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7:22 AM.Thirty health workers - including specialists, GPs and nurses - have signed an open letter to MPs asking them to waive their right to private healthcare during their time in office. Ruth Hill reports.

7:18 AM.Julia DeLuney's lawyer says his client is devastated, after a High Court jury found her guilty of murdering her mother. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.A landmark ruling has been released by the International Court of Justice which clears the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Sticks men have turned down their chance to play in the FIH Pro League with Hockey New Zealand saying the format is too expensive with too few home games. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 24 July 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:42 AM.A new government report says homelessness is rising faster than New Zealand's population is growing. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:38 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

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.More than 100 aid agencies warn that "mass starvation" is spreading across Gaza. UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:08 AM.The UN's top court says climate change is an 'urgent and existential threat' and says developing countries have a right to seek damages. Reporter Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Sticks won't participate in the FIH Pro League with Hockey New Zealand saying the format is too expensive and travel-heavy. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Cannabis and magic mushrooms have shown promise in the treatment of eating disorders, according to new research. University of Sydney PHD student and study author Sarah-Catherine Rodan spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.More than a hundred personalised care packages have been given out to refugees thanks to three Auckland high school students. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

8:44 AM.The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports. Audio

8:38 AM.Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's international matches. Former Silver Fern Marg Foster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:26 AM.America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:18 AM.Butter prices have more than doubled in the past decade, and they're still rising. Bake With Me baking educator Heather Kalisch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The First Nations and Pasifika team gave the British and Irish Lions a bit of a fright in their game in Melbourne last night. Audio

7:53 AM.Vape Free Kids NZ is extremely concerned about a vape product that is being recalled after it was found to contain too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called popcorn lung. Vape Free… Read more Audio