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7:24 AM.Joseph Parker's return to the top of world heavyweight boxing could happen sooner rather than later. The New Zealander will fight English boxer, Dillian Whyte, at London's O2 oh-two Arena on July 28… Read more Audio

7:21 AM.Opposition MPs are demanding the Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis give some proper answers at Parliament, after what they call a breath-taking display of incompetence. Mr Davis fielded questions about… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.The government is saying 'we told you so' as new figures suggest overseas buyers are a significant force in the country's housing hotspots. In the first three months of the year, 19 percent of house… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Gang membership appears to be on the rise. Figures given to RNZ Insight by the Gang Intelligence Centre show that in April this year there were nearly 6,000 identified gang members and prospects… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.A new super ministry is being set up to deal with the housing crisis. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be announced on Friday, and will provide policy advice on affordable housing… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Joseph Parker's promoter David Higgins believes the winner of the Parker-Dillian Whyte bout next month should get a crack at Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight titles. Audio

6:49 AM.Building industry cautiously optimistic about a 'super' Housing Ministry. The regions drive the economy, and the real threats to our big cities. Along with the latest from the money markets.   Audio

6:44 AM.It started with a karakia on Wednesday and yesterday, three years to the day since he died, an inquest into the death of a young man in a car crash in the Hutt Valley ended in the same way… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.The New Zealand nursery industry is bracing itself for weeks or even months of work, as 55 thousand seedlings and cuttings are sorted through to make sure they're free of pests and diseases. Audio

6:20 AM.An early look at some of the main business stories and brief update on the money markets.  Audio

6:17 AM.Pitcairn islanders are hoping an historic naval gun believed to be from the famous HMS Bounty will be returned to their island. The gun is being sold at auction on Saturday in Scotland and is expected… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.There's a lot of international attention on Canada as the country is set to vote on legalising cannabis. It also will host the leaders of the US, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan on Saturday… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Joseph Parker's return to the top of world heavyweight boxing could happen sooner rather than later. Audio

6:00 AM.A new super ministry is being set up to deal with the housing crisis, The latest police numbers suggest gang membership is on the rise, New figures reveal more overseas buyers are snapping up property… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Turning up to the take away shop with your own plastic container may be a thing in parts of Auckland soon. If you're a Mt Albert resident, then 'BYO container' might be coming to a food outlet near… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A European diplomat is arguing she's covered by diplomatic immunity and wants a Tenancy Tribunal case thrown out against her. Eva Tvarozkova represented the European Union in New Zealand and leased a… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A survey of companies show most don't want the Government to ditch the 90-day trial period for new employees. A parliamentary select committee is considering a bill to outlaw the trial period, except… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Those who look after their disabled adult children are offended and angry with Ministry of Health assessments. Many say they are designed to get the Ministry of Health out of paying families what they… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.A New Zealand fruit grower says his industry can no longer survive without the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme which brings Pacific labourers to New Zealand. John Van Vliet grows and exports… Read more Audio

8:30 AM.The Taranaki rugby team will be without a home ground when the 2018 season kicks off in two months. New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium has been condemned after engineers found the West and East Stand are… Read more Audio

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

8:27 AM.Frustrated locals protesting against Tegel Foods' plan to build the country's largest chicken farm in Northland say the company's refusing to listen. Tegel held a hui at in Auckland last night, the… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Questions remain for victims of the botched Bella Vista housing development in Tauranga. Although the council pledged on Wednesday to buy the 21 properties, residents are still unsure about how long… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.New Zealand universities have taken a hit in an international league table, with six of the eight institutions losing ground in a ranking of the 1000 universities. Only Waikato and Lincoln improved… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Nearly 200 people are still missing following the eruption of the Fuego volcano on Monday Guatemalan emergency officials say. At least 75 people have been killed. Mark Balfour is a charity worker in… Read more Audio