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6:29 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The Kremlin says a ruling from the U.S Aviation Council that Russia was responsible for the downing of Flight MH-17 is biased. UK-based aviation commentator Paul Beaver spoke to producer Kim Baker… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.More than half of New Zealanders may have experienced an online threat in the past year, with many suffering some kind of financial loss, according to a local cybersecurity survey. National Cyber… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with two vulnerable coastal birds returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went birdwatching. Audio

8:48 AM.New Zealand's top male golfer, Ryan Fox, earned a breakthrough win on the PGA Tour when he chipped in during a playoff hole to win the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. Fox spoke to Corin Dann.

8:42 AM.The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 13 May 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.An academic, whose research focuses on the societal impacts of social media, says the government's proposal to ban social media for under 16s is a step in the right direction. University of Auckland's… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Wellington police have confirmed they are investigating multiple complaints about a Wellington man which RNZ understands to be of a sexual nature. Police reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

8:19 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:18 AM.The government is spending $100 million over the next four years to help primary and intermediate school children who are stuggling with maths. Principals Federation president Leanne Otene spoke to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The government is refusing to reveal any details about what exactly led to the resignation of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:07 AM.Cricket's Indian Premier League will resume this weekend following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Audio

7:52 AM.The US military is holding talks with New Zealand about launching more satellites from here. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

7:48 AM.Hamas has released the last known hostage who's a U.S citizen. Correspondent in Tel Aviv Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.The number of rental properties available has hit levels not seen in years, and rents are softening. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:41 AM.As the government looks into banning social media for under 16s, some schools are dealing with online bullying in secret social media pages. Rachel Helyer Donaldson has more. Audio

7:35 AM.Sharemarkets around the world have lifted after a temporary truce in the trade war between China and the US. Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:25 AM.Next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:22 AM.Health New Zealand wants to knock 20,000 elective surgeries off its waiting lists by outsourcing thousands of simple cases to private hospitals and getting public sector doctors to work more hours… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.The United States and China have come to an agreement to temporarily suspend most of the tariffs the two nations had placed on each other's goods. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:11 AM.The Prime Minister, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers are not talking about the two investigations into police deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Audio

7:09 AM.RNZ understands pornography has been found on the work computer of the former police deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio