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7:22 AM.There are reports this morning that Helen Clark will announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job. Audio

7:17 AM.The Prime Minister John Key rejects any suggestion that New Zealand is a tax haven. Audio

7:11 AM.International tax experts say New Zealand's reputation is at risk despite assurances from the Government the country doesn't operate as a tax haven for foreigners. Audio

6:58 AM.The telecommunications company, Spark, has launched a wireless broadband service for New Zealanders living in cities and towns who are frustrated with slow or unreliable copper broadband. Audio

6:57 AM.Wall Street is a touch softer but for no particular reason. Audio

6:56 AM.A senior Chinese diplomat says his country's love affair with New Zealand is opening doors and making it easy to do business with our largest trading partner. Audio

6:55 AM.Employees may have started the year feeling confident about the labour market, but the year might end on a gloomy note. Audio

6:52 AM.The technology manufacturer, Rakon, says it's planning to raise 10 to 15 million dollars later this year to fund the roll out of a network offering the Internet of Things. Audio

6:51 AM.A tax expert says the government needs to review the operation of foreign trusts based here to address public concerns New Zealand's tax system isn't rigorous enough. Audio

6:50 AM.The law firm that raised the concerns isn't that impressed by the OIO response. Audio

6:49 AM.The Overseas Investment Office says it's going provide more clarity over what qualifies as an overseas company amid confusion over a recent change to its interpretation of the law. Audio

6:40 AM.The head of the Southern district health board says it was time a draw a line under its 15 year dispute with South Link Health. Audio

6:37 AM.The Government says it is ridiculous to suggest New Zealand is a tax haven. Audio

6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

6:18 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:13 AM.Having to pay eight million dollars to the government for its mis-management of Mt Eden prison hasn't stopped Serco from saying it might apply if the contract comes up again. Audio

6:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:05 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.International tax experts back up Inland Revenue warnings and say New Zealand's gaining a reputation as a tax haven. Helen Clark is tipped to announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:51 AM.It's quite possibly the most beautiful seaside town in Britain. Audio

8:48 AM.Nelson surfers says they're getting sick from raw sewage in the water near their surf break at Schnappers Point. Audio

8:44 AM.Tributes are flowing for pioneering Maori broadcaster and journalist Whai Ngata who died. Audio

8:41 AM.There are more contenders vying for Wellington's mayoralty, with a fourth member of the city council announcing a tilt for the top job. Audio

8:37 AM.Greece will start sending Syrian refugees and other migrants back across the Aegean Sea to Turkey today. Audio