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7:06 AM.Former New Zealand women's hockey player Katie Glynn says some of the allegations against the Black Sticks coach Mark Hager are false and says she had to speak up. Audio

6:49 AM.Mercury looks to power sector reviews to shape the future. Migration downturn may weigh on growth. Comvita's back to basic plan. NZ firms face modern day slavery laws. Latest from global markets.  Audio

6:43 AM.National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down on Tuesday from his… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.An early look at the day's news, and a catch up on overnight action on global markets, as Wall Street nears a record breaking run.  Audio

6:17 AM.A visting British fire expert says international confusion over how to keep people in high-rise buildings safe from flames is putting lives in danger. Gary Strong of the Royal Institute of Chartered… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The third highest goal scorer in the history of the New Zealand women's hockey team has launched an impassioned defence of her former coach Mark Hager. Audio

6:00 AM.An immigration lawyer says Peter Dutton's resignation could be good news for New Zealanders in detention in Australia. Supporters of the Kīngitanga say the movement is here to stay, A former player… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Pressure is mounting on Australia's prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, with growing speculation he'll face a leadership challenge from his home affairs minister, Peter Dutton. Unease about Mr… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Pope Francis has taken the unprecedented measure of acknowledging the failures of the Roman Catholic church in dealing with sexual abuse by priests. The letter was issued after a week of pressure… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.New research suggests that although dementia is the most feared disease in New Zealand after cancer, it's also one of the least understood. A joint study by dementia experts and care providers has… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Up to 12 people have died and hundreds more homes have been destroyed in the two latest earthquakes on the island of Lombok. A 6.3 magnitude quake hit on Sunday afternoon followed by strong… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.New Zealand referees will have greater flexibility for dealing with foul play in the new National Provincial Competition. After several controversial calls in the recent June Test series between the… Read more Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update on the close of US markets, ahead of local opening. Audio

8:27 AM.Consumer New Zealand thinks supermarket prices should be monitored to make sure we're not being duped. We love to buy the things on special at the supermarket, but "if that special isn't a genuine… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.There's hope the government's Criminal Justice Summit will be more than just talk. The two day conference was kicked off by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday night, and she called on all… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.Amid widespread public sector industrial action, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a freeze on MPs' pay. She says the decision is about "values". But is it really more about politics? Guyon… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A cleanup effort is underway in New Plymouth after a tornado ripped through the city last night. As many as 30 homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A tornado also hit Ohope in the Bay of… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly will graduate from Toro Rosso to Red Bull Racing as replacement for departing Australian Daniel Ricciardo next year. Audio

7:55 AM.Auckland police are admitting they need to do a much better job protecting Indian, Chinese and other ethnic minority communities from crime. They told a meeting in Henderson on Monday night they know… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Gisborne district councillors will meet behind closed doors tomorrow after one councillor accused another of making a racist remark. Meredith Akuhata-Brown says she heard a councillor saying it was a… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.A New Zealand firefighter battling the Mendocino Complex Fire in California says its sheer size is unlike anything he's seen back home. Craig Cottrill is one of 24 New Zealand firefighters currently… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.New Zealand supermarket shoppers are among the world's keenest on a cheap deal, with $6 of every $10 spent on groceries spent on specials. That's well ahead of other countries, with people in… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.Dementia support workers say a shortage of dementia beds in Canterbury is only expected to get worse. About 96 percent of the 800 dementia rest home beds in Canterbury are taken, and rest homes are… Read more Audio