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7:18 AM.New Zealand's Olympic gold medallist, Hamish Kerr, is on top of the high jump world again, with a gold medal at the world championships in Tokyo. Former coach Terry Lomax spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

7:12 AM.Te Pāti Māori co-leaders deny there is any rift in the party after the president John Tamihere came out in support of racially charged comments by MP Tākuta Ferris. Political reporter Lillian Hanly… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio

7:04 AM.Hamish Kerr banished his Athletics World Championship demons with a leap of 2.36 metres to win the men's high jump final and give New Zealand a second gold medal in Tokyo. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for17 September 2025 Audio

6:43 AM.The father of a man assaulted with a steel bar as a teenager and then hit by a truck has been battling ACC for 10 years. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

6:42 AM.The government is facing push back from residents over its aspiration to bring more concerts to Eden Park. RMA Reform minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Farmers are beginning to spend and cash registers are ringing in rural Taranaki with the two-speed economy showing green shoots for some. Robin Martin reports. Audio

6:17 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton hopes a 15,000 strong petition presented to Parliament on Tuesday can help save the historic Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:04 AM.New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has won gold at the Athletics World Championships in Tokyo. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage. Veronica Lysaght spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:42 AM.Despite the sluggish economy, the number of hospitality venues has been increasing. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidios spoke to Corin Dann Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 16 September 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.The number of people tapping into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons continues to grow. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:23 AM.Watercare says a new wastewater plant will help significantly cut sewage overflows that have plagued oyster farmers north of Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio

8:16 AM.A Hawke's Bay event director hopes a cash injection from the government will make it easier to attract high-profile entertainers to the regions. Mission Estate Winery event director, Garry Craft… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Geordie Beamish has become the first New Zealander to win a World Athletics title on the track after a stunning victory in the 3000m steeplechase in Tokyo this morning. Audio

7:55 AM.Among the ballot papers landing in letterboxes this week, voters may find a few surprises: from fangs, to red noses, and striking, oversized hats. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio

7:52 AM.Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning. One of the Clergy taking part in the action, Father Gerard Burns… Read more Audio