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6:10 AM.An independent panel has been set up to try to strengthen efforts to protect kauri from dieback disease. It will be tasked with providing advice about how to better deal with the management of the… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Uruguay have finished top of Group A at the World Cup after an impressive 3-nil victory over 10-man Russia, who are runners-up. Audio

6:00 AM.South Aucklanders losing sight awaiting eye surgery; Patients anxious as nurses strikes loom; 'They know we'll listen' - Peters discusses strike action; Weather: Roads closed in winter chill; IRD… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.At the election it was dubbed "Jacinda-mania". But yesterday in Auckland we had what might be called "Jacinda-baby-mania" as the PM and Clarke Gayford emerged from Auckland Hospital with their new… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A very large earthquake in the central North Island could trigger a big lahar from Mt Ruapehu. In the recent past it's been eruptions that have led to lahars on the mountain. But scientists from… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.If you're ever felt worried or uneasy while driving you're not alone. New research from Massey University shows two-thirds of New Zealanders feel some or a lot of anxiety while driving a vehicle… Read more Audio

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

8:29 AM.The living legends of kapa haka converged in Wellington over the weekend for the 10th anniversary of the kaumatua kapa haka festival. Around 500 performers in their 70s, 80s and even some in their 90s… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.A researcher who crunched the numbers on bail believes relaxing the current system wouldn't lead to increased risk to the public. In 2013, the Bail Amendment Bill was passed to make it tougher for… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.The former Minister of Māori Affairs Koro Wētere is being remembered as man who put being Maori before politics. The 83-year old died on Saturday from prostate cancer. The 83-year old spent almost… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.EU leaders have been gathering in Brussels for an emergency meeting on migration. The issue has become heated between Italy and Germany of late, despite a drop in the number of migrants attempting to… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.Turkish President Recep Erdogan has claimed victory in the snap election in Turkey. Ninety-six percent of votes have been counted with Erdogan taking 53 percent of the votes. Minutes ago, he spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The England football manager Gareth Southgate wasn't entirely happy with their performance at the World Cup this morning. Captain Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as England scored their biggest ever… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.The All Blacks have swept the French three-nil in their June series following New Zealand's 49-14 win at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. It was a far better performance from the All Blacks… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Those with disabilities and their families have been left reeling by cuts to support services that were only supposed to have a minor impact. IDEA Services, which offers everything from respite care… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Thousands of fans left Wellington's Westpac Stadium on Sunday angry and disappointed following the cancellation of an international ice hockey exhibition match between the USA and Canada. The match… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.A UK move to force restaurants to add calorie counts to their menus is being watched closely here in New Zealand. The UK has announced their new Childhood Obesity Plan, which aims to halve obesity… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.All government agencies will be scrutinised as part of an expanded probe by the State Services Commission into the use of security firm Thompson and Clark. RNZ has been told no government agency has… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Sailing's elusive triple crown came painfully close for New Zealand sailor Peter Burling overnight as Team Brunel picked up bronze in the Volvo Ocean Race. The Dongfeng Race Team took line honours -… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.A researcher who has crunched the numbers on bail is dismissing arguments that relaxing the current system will endanger the public. A review of bail laws is under way, as increasing remand numbers… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.England beat Panama 6-1, securing themselves a spot in the final sixteen at the FIFA World Cup. Joining us now is Coen Lammers to discuss the game and the current one between Poland and Colombia. Audio

7:20 AM.A Māori consultant has spoken out about the offensive and ignorant comments from hospital staff while she being treated for breast cancer. New figures show Māori and Pasifika women are almost twice as… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.A woman jailed for life for ordering the murder of a West Auckland man wants her case to be one of the first heard by a new government tribunal which will examine historic miscarriages of justice… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.It's been a good day for England sport with victories in football, motor racing and cricket. Captain Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as the England footballers scored their biggest ever World Cup… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.AMP Capital chief economist Bevan Graham previews the RBNZ's cash rate decision. Business friendly changes to the Customs and Excise Act. How the money markets will be starting the week. Audio