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7:45 AM.The All Blacks became the first team to notch up 500 test-match wins when they scraped to a 31-27 win against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium at the weekend. Sky commentator Tony Johnson and… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.Monitoring potential dangers, such as intruders or eavesdroppers, is the focus of the country's new space squadron. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.Flammable liquid was poured over a door of a synagogue in Melbourne and set alight on Friday - about 20 people were in the synagogue at the time of the attack, including New Zealander Murray Meltzer… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.Civil Defence is calling last week's flooding in the Tasman region the worst in nearly 150 years. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:23 AM.Motueka locals are digging deep to put their lives back together and raise money for their neighbours, as the region reels in the wake of severe flooding. Nick James reports. Audio

7:15 AM.The death toll from flash flooding in the state of Texas is at least 69, including 21 children - with search and rescue efforts entering a third day. United States correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.A leaked memo shows Wellington Hospital is cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making room for patients from the over-crowded Emergency Department. Ruth Hill… Read more Audio

7:07 AM.Liam Lawson failed to finish the British Grand Prix after he was clipped by another car and forced to retire just after the start. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 7 July 2025 Audio

6:46 AM.The mayor of South Taranaki says the district dodged a bullet after 280 millimetres of rain fell over 24 hours. Phil Nixon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

6:42 AM.Teachers at last-chance education programmes for troubled teens say allowing them to keep students beyond the age of 16 would change lives. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

6:38 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

6:17 AM.Hotel Motueka has raised nearly $7000, as of Sunday, for families affected by last week's flooding. Manager Vince Sibbald spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

6:13 AM.Public pressure is mounting on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a permanent ceasefire and end the war in Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.Liam Lawson's first British Grand Prix didn't last a lap after he was clipped by another car and forced to retire just after the start. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, eleven-hundred households in Golden Bay lost Fibre connection on Thursday night, cutting access to 111 calls, mobile and internet services, while the area was under a state of… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:48 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:43 AM.In the heart of the Western Pacific ocean, the island nation of Palau, with vibrant reefs and an eco conscious spirit, is hosting the Pacific Mini Games. Coco Lance is there. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 4 July 2025. Audio

8:27 AM.The All Blacks face off against France in Dunedin tomorrow night, for their first test of the year. Dunedin Venues chief executive Paul Doorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:25 AM.The first All Blacks team has been named for the year, with four debutants, a new midfield, a new loose forward combination and a return to the wing for a star player among the topics being discussed… Read more Audio