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7:50 AM.An Auckland community group says it is happy to face the government in court in an appeal against a billion dollar redevelopment of an Auckland quarry. Listening to that is the Housing Minister, Nick… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.An Auckland community group says it is happy to face the government in court in an appeal against a billion dollar redevelopment of an Auckland quarry. Audio

7:45 AM.Fonterra is reviewing its governance structure, saying it wants farmers to tell it what they expect from the cooperative's board of directors. Audio

7:35 AM.The World Health Organisation has declared the Zika virus outbreak a Global Health Emergency, following emergency talks in Geneva. Audio

7:27 AM.For the first time, this year there'll be equal numbers of men and women lawyers. Audio

7:20 AM.After a five year investigation, the Overseas Investment Office has decided it has no grounds for legal action over the controversial sale of a secluded island in the Far North. Audio

7:17 AM.Voting starts in the Iowa primaries begins at 1 o'clock today with Democratic and Republican candidates making last minute pitches to party members. Audio

7:15 AM.John Key says he expects the agreement to be signed as negotiated. Audio

7:10 AM.Opponents of the Trans Pacific Partnership are warning the United States will try to strong arm other nations into accepting longer monopoly protection periods for next generation drugs at this week's… Read more Audio

7:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:59 AM.Wall Street's started the week lower, after weak Chinese economic data increased worries about a global slowdown. Audio

6:57 AM.The Reserve Bank of Australia will decide whether to hold or cut its benchmark interest rate today. Audio

6:55 AM.Now to a firm that flies under the radar... this week we look at the biotech medical gels manufacturer, Nemidon. Audio

6:54 AM.Out of favour, old economy commodities such as coal and oil could be profitable investment opportunities even though their long term outlook is terminal. Audio

6:52 AM.The retirement village company, Ryman Healthcare, has bought its third development site in Melbourne, and is on track to open five there by 2020. Audio

6:49 AM.The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, Kathmandu Holdings, says it's on track to deliver on its full year profit guidance, with solid Christmas holiday sales in Australia and New Zealand. Audio

6:40 AM.Fonterra is asking farmers to have a say on how the dairy giant should be governed. Audio

6:35 AM.The Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says he won't be swayed by pressure to accept a longer monopoly protection period for next generation drugs. Audio

6:33 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

6:20 AM.Early business news. Audio

6:10 AM.After a colourful and controversial lead up, it's business time for those hoping to contest the United States presidency. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Zika emergency talks take place in Geneva;TPP critics say US will put presure on other nations to rejig agreement;Prime Minister John Key discusses TPP signing;Sale of Far North island to Chinese… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio