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7:50 AM.Otago University students are planning to protest after the university's proctor walked into a student flat without permission and confiscated bongs used for smoking cannabis. The university refused… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.A seriously injured round-the-world yachtsman stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean has been rescued. Yachtsman Abhilash Tomy was participating in the Golden Globe race when a storm badly damaged… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Washington is abuzz with speculation about the future of US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. US media are reporting that Mr Rosenstein will resign following revelations that he secretly… Read more Audio

7:30 AM.Government officials are warning the move to halt new offshore oil exploration permits could cost the country billions. Energy Minister Megan Woods introduced legislation to Parliament bringing the… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.The oil industry is describing estimates the government will lose around $7.9 billion by halting new offshore oil and gas exploration permits as "eye-watering". In April the Prime Minister announced… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.In early September it was revealed tech entrepreneur Derek Handley was offered the role of the country's first Chief Technology Officer, but will now be paid out $100,000 after the offer was retracted… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her partner Clarke Gayford and their baby Neve have been receiving much media attention in their visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. Ms Ardern… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.US television viewers have been introduced to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as she appeared on TODAY, NBC's morning show. The first topic of discussion was mixing motherhood with… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Argentina will be without inform wing Ramiro Moyano for this weekend's Rugby Championship game against the All Blacks in Buenos Aires. Audio

6:49 AM.Financial Markets Authority told it should change approach to insider trading. Sir Owen Glenn going to pursue Eric Watson for court ordered payment. Artificial intelligence may help avoid financial… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Lawyers at Russell McVeagh are reported to be bitterly disappointed the firm is once again making headlines over the behaviour of staff. The firm has banned one of its partners from its offices while… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Government officials have warned the estimated cost to the Crown of banning new oil and gas exploration permits is anywhere between $1.2 billion and $23 billion. In April the Prime Minister Jacinda… Read more Audio

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

6:20 AM.An early look at the day's business news, and a catch up on overnight action on foreign markets. Audio

6:16 AM.Golden Bay is toying with a partial divorce from its dominant partner, the Tasman District Council. A working group has been set up to gauge support for a break-away board of elected members that… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Victoria University's student association says only a small portion of students are upset by a decision to change its name to University of Wellington. The university council voted 9-2 on Monday to… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.The police say they're on the alert for copy cats after needles were found in an Australian strawberry on sale in an Auckland supermarket. They're no closer to finding out whether the fruit was… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.American golf captain Jim Furyk sauys Tiger Woods' victory at the Tour Championship yesterday has given the entire Ryder Cup team a "nice buzz". Audio

6:00 AM.Jacinda Ardern makes an appearance on America's Today Show, A seriously injured sailor is rescued from the middle of the Indian Ocean, Triathlon New Zealand's high perfornance director quits. Audio

8:57 AM.Wellington has seen a boom in native bird numbers and other endemic wildlife in recent years. But wildlife advocates say with great fauna comes great responsibility. Reporter Charlie Dreaver met up… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Tiger Woods is on the verge of winning his first professional golf tournament in five years, he has a five shot lead with five holes to play in Atlanta. This time last year the 14-time major winner… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Time for an update on that snow forecast down south. Meterologist Peter Little spoke to Kate Pereyra-Garcia Audio

8:45 AM.It's Chinese Language Week and teachers are increasingly in hot demand in the regions, as more people of all ages enrol for Mandarin classes. It follows a nationwide trend of primary and secondary… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Silver Ferns took another step towards lifting their performance after a year of dismal results, narrowly failing to beat their top rivals Australia in a Quad Series match in Melbourne on Sunday… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Christchurch businesses are blaming a lack of off-street parking signs in the central business district for a drop off in customer numbers. Businesses say the signs that are up aren't clearly visible… Read more Audio