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7:25 AM.There's been a tense, chaotic, and for South Africa's president, uncomfortable turn in a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.It's Budget day and the Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no lolly scramble and no BS. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

7:10 AM.RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report on Thursday morning. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.Olympians Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas and Caitlin Deans all went under the qualifying time for this year's World Championships in last night's 800m freestyle final at the National Swimming champs in… Read more Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 22 may 2025 Audio

6:50 AM.government announced Community Housing Providers would get $140 million to build social housing, plans for hundreds of new Kainga Ora homes remain on ice. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio

6:41 AM.Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.Job ads have seen another increase from March to April, though it was a small one, just one percent. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:14 AM.A 24/7 counselling service for young people is calling for urgent government support as demand for its service soars. Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:05 AM.All Blacks utility back David Havili has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until after the 2027 World Cup. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.German scientists working with the Department of Conservation have found artificial insemination of Kākāpō is making eggs much more likely to be fertile. Study co-author and Department of… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Animal advocates want an end to public funding for research into octopus aquaculture. Farah Hancock reports. Audio

8:47 AM.A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Two years ago, Sport Northland regional connector Joey Yovich along with a friend, set up the Re-Sport Charitable Trust. They collect new and gently used sports gear to pass onto children, families… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 21 May 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark… Read more Audio