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6:42 AM.Te Pati Maori's ousting of two MPs has done little to ease the internal conflict - with more questions now mounting about the dispute and the next steps. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.The US Senate has taken the first steps towards ending the longest-ever government shutdown. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:30 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke Audio

6:23 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.A former co-leader of Te Pati Maori says he's sad and disappointed after the party chose to kick out a third of its caucus. Giles Dexter reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.It might be time to get back on your duolingo streak - a new study has found speaking more than one language helps the aging brain. Professor Stephen May from the School of Maori and Indigenous… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years; The government has… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra sees competitors tackling the same course once an hour until they can't go any further. Katie Todd reports. Audio

8:46 AM.Residents and business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are feeling optimistic as shoplifting is finally under control and their library re-opens. Felix Walton reports. Audio

8:38 AM.Wellington's central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, is one step closer to reopening, after years of earthquake strengthening work. Wellington City Libraries' coordinator for children's and youth… Read more Audio

8:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:23 AM.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at data tracking advertised home loan rates over the past two years and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:19 AM.Climate advocates say the government needs to come clean on how New Zealand plans to meet its first international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Kate Newton reports. Audio

8:13 AM.Medsafe has started the process of independently testing Estradot oestrogen patches, after receiving several complaints about a sudden change in their effectiveness. Bronda Smith is the administrator… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.Locals and hikers have been forced to evacuate, as a wall of fire sweeps across the tussock of Tongariro National Park. Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:41 AM.Among those attending COP30 is a group of rangatahi Maori known as Te Kahu Pokere, the first iwi-mandated Maori youth delegation to ever attend the global conference. Delegate Kyla Campbell-Kamariera… Read more Audio

7:32 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:31 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:22 AM.Hybrid work policies are in the spotlight at the moment, with ACC being taken to the Employment Relations Authority over a recent change to its work from home policy. Caleb Hulme-Moir from Mana… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years. Political commentator William Numang spoke to Corin Dann Audio

7:12 AM.There's widespread support for the government's action plan to combat methamphetamine use and harm, with the NZ Drug Foundation commending the focus on a health based approach. Lillian Hanly reports. Audio