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7:50 AM.Westpac says New Zealanders are losing millions of dollars a year to "subscription traps". Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:44 AM.One of the most notorious figures in rock, Ozzy Osbourne was famed as one of rock's wildest frontmen, has died aged 76. NZ Promoters Association President Layton Lillas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died aged 76. Founder of New Zealand music publication 13th Floor Marty Duda spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:26 AM.Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.How good is the school system? According to an internal Education Ministry document it's only "fair" and we've been pretending that it's "great". Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The price of butter is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago, with 500 gram blocks ranging between $8 and $11 in supermarkets. Baking New Zealand president Bernie Sugrue spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The bowlers have again paved the way for the Black Caps as they remain unbeaten at the T20 Tri-Series in Harere after beating South Africa by 7 wickets. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 23 July 2025. Audio

6:46 AM.A member of the Jewish community says the Harmony Accord, signed by some Muslim and Jewish leaders on Tuesday, is a way for the two communities to stem a rising tide of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.New Plymouth ratepayers are getting a cash-back of around $100 per household, after a rates blunder. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:23 AM.Market Update for 23 July 2025. Audio

6:15 AM.The Royal New Zealand RSA re-launched itself at Parliament on Tuesday night, focusing on connecting better with younger veterans, while continuing to honour those who served in earlier wars. RSA board… Read more Audio

6:07 AM.The Black Caps remain unbeaten at the T20 Tri-Series in Harere after beating South Africa for a second time. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1. Completion of the sale is expected on August the 1st. Spinoff founder and media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The head of the homicide investigation into death of Wellington man Abdulhassan Nabizadah says police believe he was set up to be robbed but the incident took a violent and ultimately tragic turn… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The landmark Dunedin Study of babies born in the early 1970s has caught the eye of the OECD. Independent adviser Dorothy Adams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:39 AM.Marketing experts are warning shoppers to be wary because some discounts and promotional activity isn't all it appears. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

8:28 AM.Business news for 22 July 2025. Audio

8:24 AM.An expert panel has called for more and better information to help people evaluate flood risk on properties. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

8:16 AM.Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Read more Audio