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7:37 AM.The government will be able to cancel refugees' residence visas if they pose a risk to national security, under legislation triggered by a suspected terrorist attack in an Auckland supermarket four… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:22 AM.The ACT party has invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in relation to National's recent review of the firearms registry. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:07 AM.National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. The move takes inspiration from a ban in Australia, which began with South Australia premier… Read more Audio

6:57 AM.Business news for 12 May 2025 Audio

6:51 AM.The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:45 AM.A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:42 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

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

6:19 AM.The race for the Super Rugby finals is well and truly on after the Chiefs beat the Crusaders in Christchurch in a top of the table clash over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Read more Audio

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

8:47 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:43 AM.The battlelines have been firmly drawn over plans to build a new 24 hour McDonalds drive-thru in the Auckland suburb of Ōrākei. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

8:39 AM.Some primary principals are worried the draft relationships and sexuality curriculum is too explicit for their pupils. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:36 AM.The Black Ferns kick off their journey towards the 2025 World Cup on Saturday night with their first test of the year against Australia in Newcastle. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 9 May 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.The National Party's proposal to ban social media for under 16-year-olds has spurred a lot of political debate, with ACT claiming it won't work and calling for an inquiry. Reporter Chen Liu has more. Audio

8:21 AM.With less than two weeks to Budget Day, RNZ understands the government will soon make an announcement on its plans for redress for abuse in care survivors. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.Some Catholics here in New Zealand have been heading to church to pray for the new Pope. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:11 AM.The world has a new pope, American Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Professor at the center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at De Paul University Dr… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels had doubts that she would get to fight for a unified title. Audio