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8:12 AM.Joining us is Corrections Minister Judith Collins Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:54 AM.Two prominent African-American filmmakers say they'll be boycotting this year's Academy Awards over a lack of diversity among nominees. Audio

7:48 AM.Saturday's agreement to remove economic sanctions against Iran is expected to lower world oil prices. Audio

7:45 AM.Inflation figures are out this morning - and they should be rock bottom. Audio

7:42 AM.Britain's National Maritime Museum hopes a group of London based Maori can resolve a mystery around artefacts brought back to England by Captain James Cook. Audio

7:37 AM.The president of the Criminal Bar Association says newly appointed Corrections Minister Judith Collins should keep her nose out of court judges' decisions. Audio

7:34 AM.As the water recedes in Timaru today, the cleanup from last night's flooding begins. Audio

7:25 AM.The news that China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 25 years has not surprised economists. Audio

7:21 AM.Tourist trips to White Island are scheduled to resume today, as accident investigators consider whether it's worth salvaging the boat that sank on Tuesday off Whakatane. Audio

7:17 AM.Mourners who made a solemn and emotional hikoi in Te Atatu in Auckland last night have told how they still fear for their safety. Audio

7:12 AM.A man who punched his infant son in the head and broke his leg and ribs has been told he will not be deported because it would not be in the best interests of his children. Audio

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

6:58 AM.Turning to the markets Audio

6:56 AM.The casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment Group, says there's plenty of room for growth in its high roller business, which has produced a turnover of more than 7 billion dollars in the past six… Read more Audio

6:54 AM.In a little over a week the Reserve Bank will release its first interest rate statement of the year. Audio

6:53 AM.China's economy could slow even further, with expectations the Government in Beijing may set a target of 6-and-a-half percent for this year. Audio

6:50 AM.Prices have fallen in the latest global dairy auction. Audio

6:45 AM.British spy agency MI5 has been named as the country's most gay-friendly employer. Audio

6:40 AM.2016 could be a good year to ask for a pay rise, with the number of businesses intending to hire reaching a six year high according to a recruitment company survey. Audio

6:38 AM.The clock is ticking for investigators deciding whether to salvage a passenger boat which sunk off Whakatane after catching fire with 60 people on board. Audio

6:34 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, with what's happening in the financial world. Audio

6:10 AM.A New Zealand investment manager based in Beijing says China's increasing debt levels are a greater threat to its economy than the latest growth figures. Audio