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7:46 AM.Three people - a 70-year-old woman and two men aged 75 and 58 - have appeared in court facing manslaughter charges over the Loafers Lodge blaze in 2023, that left five people dead. Association of… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Transport accident investigators want sub-standard ships banned from New Zealand waters. Transport Accident Investigation Commission surface investigations manager Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:36 AM.More supporters of every party in Parliament say the US presidency has not been good versus those who thought it has. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

7:27 AM.US President Donald Trump's relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk seems all but over after comments made by Trump in the Oval Office. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

7:10 AM.Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are now suspended from Parliament for 21 days, their MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven. Political reporter Russell Palmer has… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:43 AM.The Commerce Commission draft finding has asked major supermarket players to loosen their grip on the market. Changes are proposed to the Grocery Supply Code. In response, the Grocery Action Group… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.A young sprinter says that officials "stole her moment". Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:17 AM.Parts of the South Island are in line for snow as a big chill makes its bite. Federated Farmers' Otago president Luke Kane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:11 AM.In Gaza, a US backed aid centre is being fiercely criticised by humanitarian organisations, while truckloads of aid remain blocked at the border. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.One of the country's Great Walks will not be opening as usual this season. The Department of Conservation is working with local hapu on a replacement for Oturere Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Contractors have offered a sneak-peak at two of the main features of Te Ara o Te Ata - the Mt Messenger Bypass on State Highway 3 in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.New Zealand Rugby has signed a sponsorship agreement with Gallagher Insurance. NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.This year's Te Matatini Festival boosted host region Taranaki to the tune of just under $24 million - $3 million less than forecast but still the highest contribution from a festival. Maori News… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.A second Christchurch school has made the costly move to ditch its near-new open plan classrooms. Rachel Graham has more. Audio

8:35 AM.Ticketing complications have hit the Australian sporting scene Audio

8:29 AM.For a quick update on korero kaipakihi - business Audio

8:25 AM.Auckland University has been told to pay more than $200,000 to microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles after the Employment Court ruled last year that the university breached its obligations to protect Wiles as… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.The Grocery Commissioner says major supermarkets and large suppliers use their power to set unfair terms, hurting small suppliers and new competitors. Pierre van Heerden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:14 AM.It's a worrying time for residents from 70 homes - as the Tauranga-Taupō River is threatening to breach its bank. The swollen river has flooded after a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings and… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Emergency service staff are going door to door to people in the Oruatua/Te Rangiita area north of Tūrangi - asking residents to prepare to evacuate. Taupo Civil Defence Controller Hadley Tattle spoke… Read more Audio