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6:45 AM.It's taken just weeks for New Zealand venture capital firm Icehouse Ventures to make it halfway through its latest funding target to back Kiwi upstarts. Icehouse chief executive Robbie Paul spoke to… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Coalition leaders are butting heads over the response to a highly critical letter from the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. 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

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Fruit and vege prices are set to spike thanks to the knock on effects of the recent flooding in Tasman and elsewhere. Wonky box co-founder Angus Simms spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:09 AM.Russia has reacted cooly to US President Donald Trump's threat of sanctions, and his commitment to provide Ukraine with US weapons via NATO. BBC Monitoring's Russia and Ukraine specialist Vitaly… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.There is just one change to the Warriors lineup for Sunday's NRL game against Newcastle with Queensland star Kurt Capewell returning to the side. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report; The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats. Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin. Audio

8:48 AM.A man who lived in a converted shed at an illegal Queenstown boarding house says the landlord told tenants to hide from inspectors. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

8:44 AM.A growing number of families living in communities most vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks are refusing to have their children vaccinated. Ruth Hill reporting. Audio

8:39 AM.Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent for the year ahead is the lowest in the country. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Morning Report. Audio

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

8:29 AM.Market Update for 15 July 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.You might pay $30,000 or more to a real estate salesperson to sell your home. But is it worth the money? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:23 AM.The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.A new report says Auckland is falling behind other global cities due to poor planning, a lack of innovation, and a weak economy. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:11 AM.Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand has qualified for their first men's under-20 Rugby World Cup final since 2017 after beating France 34-26 in their semi-final in Italy. Audio

7:54 AM.The Porirua suburb of Paremata didn't escape the wild weather of the last few days, with two houses being evacuated after a landslip on Sunday morning. Resident Dan Isaac spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:49 AM.Auckland Transport's collected almost $19 million in fines since parking penalties went up 70 percent in October last year. AT Head of Transport and Parking Compliance Rick Bidgood spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island and the wholesaler Gilmours - alleging cartel conduct. Matthews Law competition and commercial lawyer Andy Matthews… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.US President Donald Trump says he is 'very very unhappy' with Russia, and will impose 'very severe' secondary tariffs of 100 percent if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.The future of four polytechs is uncertain as the government moves to un-wind the merger of Polytechs into the super-institute Te Pūkenga. Tertiary Education Union national secretary Sandra Grey spoke… Read more Audio