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8:57 AM.It's Thursday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:53 AM.The Blues women made history last weekend by beating South Island franchise Matatu in the final at Eden Park to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki champions. However, there is still one… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.New Zealand has given Vanuatu a further 10 million dollars to support Port Vila's recovery from the deadly 7.3 quake in December. Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement while in the… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The economic forecast for 2026 looks pretty tough for New Zealand. The latest Infometrics forecast predicts a one-point-four percent decline in New Zealand's expected GDP growth in 2026. Chief… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.The NBA playoffs started yesterday and Golden State has grabbed headlines. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:17 AM.KiwiRail has fallen on its sword after the Commerce Commision revealed it potentially breached the fair trading act by leading customers to believe comspensation wasn't available after ferries broke… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.SEEK New Zealand's latest report shows the number of job ads is up slightly - with the 2 percent rise the first lift since August 2022. SEEK Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:51 AM.A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent. In a statement released yesterday, RBNZ board chair Neil Quigley said the organisation will need to look… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.The Commerce Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from KiwiRail to compensate customers impacted by ferry breakdowns in 2023. Interislander has also committed to updating its policies… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.For many New Zealanders, Autumn means one thing - feijoa seaon. All over the country, staffrooms and office whare kai are filled with the little green fruit. But spare a thought for New Zealanders… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Read more Audio

6:54 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:48 AM.An Oxfordshire man has set a new world record after Morris dancing for more than 11 hours straight. Newly crowned Guiness World Record holder, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:44 AM.Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Rieko Ioane is off to Leinster. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:19 AM.SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the… Read more Audio