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7:52 AM.A captive-breeding programme credited with helping bring the critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta back from the brink is expecting a bumper breeding season in January - in more ways than one… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Christopher Luxon will be buoyed by the latest 1News-Verian poll - showing the coalition extending its lead on the opposition - and sentiment turning positive. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Qantas has announced a new direct route between New Zealand and Samoa. Gavin Brightwell is owner of Saletoga Sands Resort in Samoa. Audio

7:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:23 AM.A new survey shows 74% of New Zealanders think medium and large employers should measure and publish their pay gaps. STILL Minding The Gap spokesperson Jo Cribb joined Corin Dann. Audio

7:19 AM.New figures show ACC shed more than 10,000 long-term claimants last year - and it admits it cannot say why nearly half were exited. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio

7:12 AM.The Auditor General's Office has audited 2-thousand-400 schools and found some are acting outside the law, hiring too many teachers and don't have receipts or records to show how public money is being… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Questions are growing over the future of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:40 AM.Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is pushing too many laws through under urgency, skipping public consultation and proper scrutiny. Leader of the House Chris Bishop says… Read more Audio

6:37 AM.Negotiations over Ukraine continue. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:31 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's rural team. Audio

6:23 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the 'dark days' when they ran into a mess of conservation rules, stopping many tracks being built for years. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.Paramount has launched a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, in an attempt to outbid Netflix, and create a media powerhouse. Entertainment journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Corin Dann Audio

10:00 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on; Netflix seems poised to acquire… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:51 AM.It's a busy time of year, and not just for people. Bees are buzzing around, gathe ring nectar, laying eggs and making honey. And there's a good idea for a Christmas present - a jar of honey from a… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The All Whites are set to face Belgium, Egypt and Iran during the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All Whites defender Ben Sigmund and Former All White and Auckland FC Coach Ivan Vicelich… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.The future of a beloved Auckland sports club is uncertain - with the Anglican Trust raising questions about who owns the land. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

8:32 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 8:30am 8 December 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.Credit card reward schemes are predicted to continue to become less generous, as the Commerce Commission clamps down on card fees. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio