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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

7:41 AM.The remains of dozens of New Zealand soldiers are finally making their way back home. The repatriation is part of the Defence Force's Te Auraki, or The Return project. An Air New Zealand charter… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses MPs' pay freeze and police issues with Guyon Espiner. She says the MPs' salary freeze was not done as a cost-saving measure, but was the right thing to do. "It… Read more Audio

7:21 AM.There is broad political support for a one-year freeze on MPs pay. The Prime Minister announced on Monday that urgent legislation will be pushed through Parliament to make sure no MPs get a pay rise… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.Two tornadoes hit two sides of the North Island on Monday evening - in New Plymouth and Ōhope. Mark Inman, the manager of Ōhope's Top 10 Holiday Park tells Susie Ferguson about one of his buildings… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Across the Island in Ohope in the Bay of Plenty another tornado struck. Anne Collins live in Ohope and watched the waterspout forming from her house. She talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:10 AM.Police say it was lucky no one was injured by a tornado that ripped through several blocks in New Plymouth last night. As many as thirty homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A small tornado… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.England will have to set a record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase if they are to win the third cricket test against India at Trent Bridge after the tourists declared at 352 for seven… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.Ratings agency economist says US in reasonable shape, trade war no threat --  yet. Regulators holding back fintech. Engineering firm eliminates gender pay gap. Supermarket duopoly safe from major… Read more Audio

6:46 AM.The man credited with starting a campaign to have the remains of New Zealand servicemen returned home is feeling both angry and grateful now their repatriation is only hours away. An Air New Zealand… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.The Act Party leader, David Seymour, says for the first time ever he agrees with the Prime Minister after she moved to freeze MPs pay for a year. Jacinda Ardern announced last night MPs would not be… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.New Plymouth residents say a tornado that tore through several city blocks last night arrived with no warning. Up to 30 houses were damaged, some losing roofs. Police say it was lucky no one was… 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 global markets. Audio

6:17 AM.Pacific islands are being urged to consider following Hawaii and ban certain sunscreens to protect their coral reefs. The US state has banned sunblock containing chemicals harmful to coral from 2021.

6:13 AM.New research shows that when it comes to hunting for supermarket bargains, New Zealanders are world leaders. Six of every $10 spent at supermarkets goes on items that are on special. That's well ahead… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.People in the regions say they're looking forward to the arrival of more police officers, but say they need to make sure they become part of the community. The government has announced an extra… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.England face a huge challenge to save the third cricket Test against India after a century from Virat Kohli on day three at Trent Bridge. Audio

6:00 AM.Dozens of homes damaged in Taranaki tornado, Ohope cleans up after tornado, Broad political support for MPs' pay freeze, MPs' wage freeze not about cost-saving - Ardern Audio

8:55 AM.Auckland's young people and ethnic minority groups fear they are being left out of the council's gentrification plans for their communities. The Council's Auckland Plan 2050 sets the direction for the… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Wellington currently has bragging rights over Auckland in New Zealand's most 'liveable city' stakes. The capital has recently captured top spot on the Deutsche Bank's list of 'most liveable… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.The latest political poll in Australia has revealed plummeting support for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, as supporters of Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton say he is leaning towards a challenge… Read more Audio