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8:11 AM.Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.World Champion cyclist Ally Wollaston survived a late bunch sprint to claim her maiden podium finish at the women's Tour de France. Audio

7:55 AM.One investment manager says there's growing momentum for New Zealanders to give up their love affair with property. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:51 AM.The trial of the leader of reclusive Christian sect Gloriavale enters its second day at Greymouth District Court on Tuesday. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Builders dealing with astronomical prices for building supplies are keenly waiting to see if the government's intervention will make any difference. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.It's a wet and windy day across the motu, with Auckland, Tasman and the West Coast all under orange heavy rain warnings. Reporters Finn Blackwell and Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:28 AM.Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Under pressure over the cost-of-living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio

7:16 AM.Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.In form New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first ever podium finish at the women's Tour de France. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 29 July 2025. Audio

6:43 AM.The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Heavy rain is hitting Auckland, and the top of the South is copping it again, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Nelson-Tasman. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane. Audio

6:09 AM.US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston finished third on the third stage of the women's Tour de France. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.A West Auckland artist is puzzled as to exactly how thieves stole a huge galvanised steel sculpture from his studio. Artist Chris Moore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio