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7:16 AM.The country's main energy producers say they will be able to build new power plants faster thanks to changes to the Resource Management Act. Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.A Taranaki man given hours to live after being hit by a so-called a coward's punch is getting behind a march supporting the government's tougher penalties for one-punch offences in New Plymouth Friday… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond. Lance Burdett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:52 AM.Morning business news with Anan Zaki. Audio

6:44 AM.An Otago University study has found a trauma service set up at Christchurch Hospital three years ago has failed to improve patient outcomes. Study author and surgeon Chris Wakeman spoke to Corin Dann.

6:39 AM.Donald Trump says there's a 25 percent chance the summit with President Putin will end in failure. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:35 AM.Rural news update with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:26 AM.Early Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:16 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.The hotel industry is broadly in favour of the bed levy Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants, but is keen to see it extend beyond the supercity. Sudima Hotels and Hind Management chief operating officer… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Morning sports news for 15 August 2025. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.Tinā has surpassed Whale Rider at the box office. Film critic and entertainment journalist Kate Rodger spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:48 AM.From people who moved into the colourful suburb of Newtown in recent months, to those who've been there for decades, Ellen O'Dwyer went to meet some of the characters determined to stay on. Audio

8:39 AM.The manager of a charity in Masterton has been overwhelmed by the number of people asking to do volunteer work. Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.Morning Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere Audio

8:35 AM.For a quick update on korero kaipakihi - business - and what the markets are up to this morning. Audio

8:26 AM.The number of people making losses when they sell their homes is at the highest level since 2014, property data firm Cotality says, and Auckland sellers are being hit particularly hard. Money… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.The Children's Commissioner is calling for the urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School, saying she has zero confidence that students are safe. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.For decades, rules around water quality under the Resource Management Act have protected waterways from scums, foams, colour or clarity changes and becoming unsafe for livestock. Groundswell's… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Auckland's mayor is renewing his call for a bed tax for the supercity, as it deals with some serious economic troubles. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:51 AM.A charity in Masterton says it's swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to meet their benefit requirements - and it's having to turn people away. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

7:46 AM.A book about the Treaty of Waitangi was the big winner at Wednesday night's Children's Book Awards. Author Ross Calman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:41 AM.The Royal Commission of Inquiry aims to find lessons from the government response to better prepare for future pandemics. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:31 AM.Time to catch up on the world of sports with Nathan Rarere. Audio