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6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:55 AM.Across the Tasman, and Australia's beleaguered federal government is citing New Zealand as the benchmark, as it seeks to repair its growing budget deficit. Audio

6:54 AM.The Naked Bus firm says it's looking at expanding its fleet to meet demand for a popular overnight sleeper service. Audio

6:51 AM.Meanwhile, Michael Hill International still sees plenty of opportunity in Australia even though its economy is depressed and the jewellery store network is a relatively mature business. Audio

6:50 AM.Fletcher Building's first half eanings result is expected to show a strong New Zealand performance somewhat diminished by difficult trading conditions in Australia. Audio

6:47 AM.It's back to the drawing board for Sky City Entertainment Group to design a cheaper convention centre in Auckland after the Government refused to stump up any money to cover a projected shortfall. Audio

6:40 AM.Opposition parties are pouring scorn on the new deal regarding SkyCity's Auckland convention centre, saying the Government has failed to secure the world-class facility it originally promised. Audio

6:28 AM.The Wanganui District Council says hundreds of people outside the rohe made submissions about their preference for the spelling of the district's name; The former National MP, Tau Henare, has been… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:15 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:10 AM.New Zealand taxpayers will not be stumping up to cover the cost of a construction short-fall for the SkyCity convention centre, after a deal hammered out by the Government and the casino. Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.SkyCity goes back to the drawing board; Opposition parties pour scorn on SkyCity deal; PM denies buckling to public pressure over SkyCity funding; Analysis of the Political reaction to the SkyCity… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Drug pair being prepared for firing squad. Audio

8:51 AM.A Wellington man has been bestowed with France's highest honour in recognition of his service in the Second World War. Audio

8:47 AM.More than 500 submissions to the Wanganui District Council have not only called for restrictions on the sale of legal highs, but an outright ban; A whanau spokesperson for the late Ngati Porou leader… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Border protection at airports is being toughened up. Audio

8:38 AM.Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko admits leaders still have a lot of work to do, despite agreeing to a ceasefire with Russia. Audio

8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:30 AM.Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and it's a day to let the one you love know just how you feel about them. Audio

8:25 AM.The government's being warned to do its due diligence on the Iraqi forces it'll be working with should it decide to send in New Zealanders. Audio

8:20 AM.Some of the obstacles to Ports of Auckland's plan to reclaim part of Waitemata Harbour could be cleared following a closed-door meeting last night. Audio

8:15 AM.Cricket commentators, Russel Arnold of Sri Lanka and Mihir Bose in England. Audio

8:11 AM.The first matches of the Cricket World Cup get underway this weekend. Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio