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7:38 AM.The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife and staging it to look like suicide has heard the woman was found with bruising and blood on her body. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio

7:28 AM.A Christchurch city councillor hopes the discovery of remains in police's year-long search for real estate agent Yanfei Bao will bring some closure to a case that's gripped the community. Anna Sargent… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Retail New Zealand's chief executive says retailers aren't pinning their hopes on a spending surge following Wednesday's tax cuts. Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:19 AM.Former Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge was one of many watching the seven's win New Zealand's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics. Cocksedge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:10 AM.New Zealand has won gold in the women's sevens tournament in Paris. The Black Ferns Sevens beat Canada 19-12. Nathan Rarere is at a raucous New Zealand House in Paris and he spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens have won gold at the Paris Olympics, defending the title they won in Tokyo three years ago. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 31 July 2024. Audio

6:47 AM.Kiwi Olympians Hayden Wilde and Dylan McCullough are hoping the men's triathlon will go ahead Wednesday evening, after Tuesday night's planned event was postponed due to pollution levels in the River… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:30 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Heavy snow warnings are still in force for parts of Canterbury on Wednesday. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:09 AM.Nathan Rarere spoke to Corin Dann to provide an update on day four of the Paris Olympics. Audio

6:06 AM.It's been a good day for New Zealand rowers with the women's double sculls of Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis winning their semi to advance to the final while the men's double scullers Robbie Manson… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Prime Minister has warned all options remain on the table for Health NZ, Christopher Luxon joins us, Guyon Espiner discusses how the Government has set aside $216 million it… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Stargazers could be in for treat this week as the Earth passes through two meteor showers known as Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids. University of Canterbury planetary astronomer Dr… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.Three new species of wētā have been discovered in the southern regions of Aotearoa. Professor in Evolutionary Ecology Steven Trewick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:45 AM.The number of women entering the trades is increasing rapidly as the industry attitudes makes a dramatic shift. Tony Lemin from the Southern Institute of Technology spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:38 AM.Stories are emerging of selfless heroism from members of Wairoa's fire brigade when the town flooded in June. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 30 July 2024 Audio

8:29 AM.If you've got kids who are coming to the end of their school years, this might be a question you're pondered - where are the best job prospects these days? RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.The partner of a soldier living in Waiouru says New Zealanders would be horrified if they knew the conditions defence staff and their families live in. Erin Speedy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.There have been a lot of challenges for New Zealand's triathletes with another swimming practice was cancelled due to poor water quality in the Seine River after some rain. Nicole Van Der Kaay spoke… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens are into the semi-finals and guaranteed to play for a medal at the Paris Olympics. Audio

7:50 AM.The Prime Minister has warned all options remain on the table for Health NZ. PM Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio