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Teenagers keen to discuss social media rather than ban it
8:20 AM.Teenagers say they'd like adults to give them space to talk about what they see on social media rather than just have it banned. Kate Newton reports. Audio
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Former PMs criticised for attending Beijing parade
8:16 AM.There's criticism of the decision of former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark to attend China's Victory Day parade in Beijing. Canterbury University China specialist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to… Read more Audio
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Xero to launch new AI tools
8:07 AM.Accounting software giant Xero is launching new AI tools, designed to automate some repetitive tasks. Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports news for 4 September 2025
8:06 AM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson isn't expected to make too many changes to his starting lineup from the side that lost to Argentina for Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown with the Springboks at… Read more Audio
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Historians at national war memorial in Wellington lose jobs
7:54 AM.Two historians at New Zealand's War Memorial who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam, have lost their jobs. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
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Day three of Koroneihana celebrations
7:50 AM.It's day three of annual Koroneihana celebrations where thousands of Kiingitanga supporters are gathering in Ngaaruawaahia. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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NZ justice system under 'considerable stress': Top judge
7:44 AM.Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has released her yearly report into the judiciary and has said the justice system is under considerable stress. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg spoke to… Read more Audio
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Auckland Council rolls out new rules for dog walkers
7:25 AM.Auckland dog walkers say new council rules are confusing, costly, and hard to enforce. Professional Dog Walkers Association's Cassie Jefferies spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Local Government Minister on Local Water Done Well
7:19 AM.In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the country were mandated by the government to submit their water service delivery plan by Wednesday. Minister for Local Government Simon… Read more Audio
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Doctors concerned about overhaul of Healthy Futures Act
7:14 AM.Doctors have made impassioned pleas to the government to step back from a law change they say will stop them from speaking out, and cost patient lives. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Helen Clark on attending military parade in China
7:07 AM.Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sport News for 4 September 2025
7:05 AM.The Springboks concede the All Blacks Eden Park record is intimidating, but they believe the pressure is firmly on the hosts ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship test in Auckland. Audio
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Thames Coromandel council shunted from water deal with Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
6:44 AM.A last-minute collapse of a joint plan between Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty and Thames Coromandel councils saw the Thames district shunted from the water service deal. Thames Coromandel deputy… Read more Audio
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Rural News for 4 September 2025
6:27 AM.Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
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Concerns over low voter turnout at Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
6:19 AM.Parties vying for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat are worried about low turnout, with less than 10 percent of votes cast so far Saturday's by-election. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
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World News Wrap
6:13 AM.World News Wrap with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Over half of small to medium businesses experience cyber threat in last six months
6:08 AM.More than half of small to medium businesses in New Zealand experienced a cyber threat in the last six months. National Cyber Security Centre's Director Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 4 September 2025
6:05 AM.There was no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana after organisers ordered the race to finish three kilometres from the line due to pro-Palestinian protesters causing disruption at the finish in… Read more Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 September 2025
10:00 AM.In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol… Read more Audio
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Geothermal plant about to power up fifth generator
8:56 AM.A geothermal plant near Taupo is about to power up its fifth electricity generator. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
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Spring arrives after wet winter
8:52 AM.We're a few days into meteorological Spring and after what for many was a rough and wet winter, the forecast is now out for what we can expect over the coming months. Earth Sciences NZ's Chris… Read more Audio