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7:41 AM.Police believe they've captured CCTV footage of Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children, during a burglary in rural Waikato. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:35 AM.A brief update of movements in the markets. Audio

7:28 AM.Parents from a Wellington High School have raised concerns after their children were marked as absent due to last week's teachers' strike. Secondary Principals Association President Louise Anaru spoke… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.A jury has heard a harrowing 111 call made the night of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

7:08 AM.From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music… Read more Audio

7:05 AM.Canterbury High Jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio

6:53 AM.The Commerce Commission has spelt out its priorities for enforcing compeittion and fair trading laws. Audio

6:49 AM.The US Health Department's recent announcement that it is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research sent shockwaves through the scientific world and it also has ripple effects for New Zealand. Ruth… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Bars and bottle stores will face fewer hurdles as the government moves to ease alcohol restrictions. Auckland's Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:34 AM.The country's largest high country station and reserve is up for lease. Audio

6:26 AM.One of the most decorated cyclists in history could be forced into retirement. Audio

6:15 AM.Catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.A major long-term study has followed the lives of babies born with very low birthweight in 1986, tracking their development and health into adulthood. Current lead researcher Dr Sarah Harris spoke to… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.New Zealand's Olympic champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has won the Diamond League finals in Zurich. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.New Zealand Fashion week is back. New Zealand Fashion Museum and curator Doris De Pont spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:50 AM.A Pacific community leader is calling a possible merger of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples with larger ministries "a dumb idea". Pacific Community Leader Pakilau Manase Lua spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:40 AM.New figures from Stats NZ show the gender pay gap has dropped to 5.3 percent in the June Quarter 2025, its lowest level since 1998. Advocacy group Mind the Gap co-founder Dellwyn Stuart spoke to… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter, our sports reporter. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 28 August 2025 Audio

8:23 AM.Older workers may be losing thousands of dollars with employers opting to stop their KiwiSaver contributions when they turn 65. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.It's the half-way point of a 10-year spurt in student numbers and the Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms and schools it said would be needed in high-growth areas… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.Officials say the government's approach to overhauling workplace safety risks repeating the failures identified after Pike River. Council for Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation. Meridian chief executive Mike Roan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio