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5:51 AM.Time now to hear the latest from National deputy leader and our new Finance Minister Nicola Willis. She told Nathan Rarere what we can expect from the government's mini-mini-budget. Audio

5:45 AM.Rugby Referees haven't exactly been in the news for good reasons recently, after an over officiated Rugby World Cup left many fans pulling their hair out. But at the less publicised grassroots level… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Doha in a bid to extend the truce and release hostages held in Gaza, and Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention. With Nathan Rarere from Tel Aviv is… Read more Audio

5:26 AM.Time now to get the latest from Wairarapa with local democracy reporter Time now to get the latest from Wairarapa with local democracy reporter Sue Teodoro. Audio

5:17 AM.Time to head to Japan now, Chris Gilbert is our correspondent in Tokyo, he told Nathan Rarere about Japan's talks with the leaders of both China and South Korea. Audio

5:06 AM.We start this morning in the UK - picture him standing in front of Tower Bridge, holding a Paddington bear and Union Jack, he is Henry Riley. Audio

5:52 AM.Dozens of hostages held in Gaza have been released - in the third day of the truce between Israel and Hamas. Israel has confirmed that six women and seven children were among the second group of… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.More than ten months after the Auckland Anniversary floods some home owners are now dealing with illegal rubbish dumping at their evacuated properties. Meanwhile they've had letters from council… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.The thespians of Wellington's Circa Theatre are at it again - it's Christmas Pantomime season and this year they're putting their spin on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale - Treasure Island… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.He's like that angel on the nation's shoulder, here to convince us to eat fresh produce, it's our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:13 AM.To Europe now, joining us from Berlin, it's correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio

5:05 AM.Joining us this morning from New York City is Newshub's North America correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio

5:52 AM.To politics - and today looks to be the day we get a new government! National leader Christopher Luxon says talks with ACT and New Zealand First have concluded, and he's planning to announce the full… Read more Audio

5:47 AM.The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is back for its 45th Edition this weekend, where thousands of Riders of all skill levels will navigate the 160 kilometre course. For most people, one lap is enough, but… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.Heading in to coconut season, we go now to the fresh produce markets - which look a lot like RNZ's Wellington studios - with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth Fruit of the Week… Read more Audio

5:18 AM.A couple of weeks ago we spoke with Hannah Pascoe from Invercargill who's mission is to become the first blind woman to cycle the length of Aotearoa. Nthan Rarere caught up with Hannah yesterday… Read more Audio

5:12 AM.To Africa now, joining us from Accra, the capital of Ghana is Nabil Ahmed Rufai. Audio

5:06 AM.Let's head to the USA, our correspondent in New York City is Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:52 AM.To politics, and Christopher Luxon says there's now agreement over most ministerial positions in the new government - but the role of deputy is still up for grabs. National's Nicola Willis has ruled… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Moustaches are certainly back in vogue at the moment, and you're probably seeing even more than usual this month, as people raise money for the Movember charity. But a thrill seeking 21 year old is… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.Staying with money - there are a lot of sales on, with substantial Black Friday discounts tomorrow. But new research from World Vision shows New Zealand imported nearly 8 billion dollars worth of… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty recently won the title of Most Beautiful Large Town award in a competition organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, the 'Most Beautiful' Awards Its the second time that… Read more Audio

5:16 AM.Strategically placed amongst the kitset furniture and the Lingonberry jam in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

5:09 AM.Our correspondent in London is Henry Riley - Nathan Rarere asked him if there's been any reaction in the UK to the news of a hostage exchange and a pause in fighting in Gaza. Audio

5:54 AM.Hundreds of people were queuing at Wellington Airport yesterday to rebook their flights after mass cancellations due to the murky weather. Wellington Airport Operations Duty Manager Tim Ferguson… Read more Audio