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6:49 AM.The head of a distribution network at the top of the South Island is scathing of the generator-retailers, for their increases in charges to customers. Audio

6:46 AM.An investor in Contact Energy says the amount of money it spends on network distribution is a black mark on its profits. Audio

6:40 AM.One of the MPs backing Nanaia Mahuta for Labour's leadership says she represents a new breed of leader who embraces diversity. Audio

6:27 AM.The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says Te Puni Kokiri has not received any extra funding for the social programme because it underspent substantial amounts of money. A former Minister… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:17 AM.New Zealand will learn in two days whether its 10-year campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council has succeeded. Audio

6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:10 AM.The lawyer for South Canterbury Finance's former chief executive says the trial has ruined the lives of innocent men. Audio

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

6:00 AM.South Canterbury fraud trial 'ruined innocent lives', UN will decide Friday whether NZ gets seat on security council, Sio says Mahuta offers new leadership style for Labour, NZ one of 22 countries… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A strong, shallow earthquake struck the lower South Island last night, but caused no major damage. Audio

8:52 AM.Local board members in South Auckland say they expect to see a drop in the number of local liquor stores, as they help the public to fight against licensees. Audio

8:48 AM.A Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor is organising a hui with Motiti Island tangata whenua to try and get a consensus on the spelling of the island's name; The Minister of Maori Development is… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.The wife of a Christchurch man on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 says a compensation offer of 64-thousand dollars had too many strings for her to accept it. Audio

8:40 AM.The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says a report from the Southern District Health Board that seems to suggest staffing costs are behind a budget blowout is a slap in the face to senior… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Turkey's changing its approach in a bid to combat Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. It's discussing the possibility of allowing more moderate Syrian rebels to be trained on its soil - a move welcomed… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.Doctor visits in Northland are now free for all children until they turn 13. Audio

8:22 AM.The Prime Minister has announced the laws relating to New Zealanders who go abroad to fight will be reviewed and he says it is likely that changes will be made by the end of the year. Audio

8:17 AM.Returning to South Africa, and the Oscar Pistorius sentencing hearing, with a controversial call for home detention instead of jail for the disgraced athlete. Audio

8:10 AM.The contest to become the Labour Party's new leader now looks likely to be a three-man race, with nominations closing today. Audio

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

7:55 AM.A new row has erupted today between doctors and the debt-plagued Southern District Health Board. Audio

7:53 AM.And listening to that is the Minister of Police, Michael Woodhouse. Audio

7:49 AM.The Police Association is again calling for New Zealand officers to be armed after a shooting incident at Waitakere Hospital at the weekend. Audio

7:44 AM.The Prime Minister is being warned not to overreact to the country's increased terror threat level, as he signals the toughening up of anti-terrorism laws. Audio