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8:25 AM.An editorial published in last weekend's Weekend Herald was written by artificial intelligence. Colin Peacock from RNZ Mediawatch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:20 AM.Scientists are worried that New Zealand will lose key knowledge if jobs go at GNS science. Association of Scientists Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:14 AM.A wrap of day five from Paris as well as looking ahead to day six action. Nathan Rarere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde claimed a silver medal in Paris on Wednesday night. Hamish Carter won gold at the Athens 2004 games, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.Silver medallist Hayden Wilde says he never thought the race was in the bag despite having a handy lead heading into the final few moments of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics. Audio

7:54 AM.A new property report shows the number of properties for sale in July increased by 32 percent compared to last year. RealEstate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.MPs have been warned proposed charter school rules will breach labour laws and have no impact on student achievement. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.A number of charities and non-government organisations have been told their funding from Oranga Tamariki will be cut. Social Service Providers Aoteaora chief executive Belinda Himiona spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.The ACT Party says its confidence in the Speaker of the House is "falling by the day" - accusing Gerry Brownlee of failing to address racial harassment in Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.Hospital admin staff are losing their jobs or not being replaced, forcing struggling doctors and nurses to pick up their work. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:28 AM.A police study of drinking behaviour - sparked by a string of violent and sexual assaults in Wellington - points much of the blame on people preloading on cheap booze before hitting the town. Guyon… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.It was so close yet so far for Hayden Wilde, who has claimed silver in a dramatic triathlon in Paris. Nathan Rarere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Paris. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 31 July 2024. Audio

6:48 AM.The Climate Change Commission's first emissions reduction monitoring report says our plans and policies need to be urgently strengthened to meet climate targets. Commissioner Rod Carr spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.It's been a big day for the folks at New Zealand House on the Champs-Élysées with visits from New Zealand's medal winners. Nathan Rarere was there soaking in the Olympic atmosphere!? Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:28 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Iran has vowed to avenge the death of Ismail Haniyeh after the Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:10 AM.In the men's triathlon, Hayden Wilde was leading the field only to be caught by the UK's Alex Yee in the last few hundred metres. Wilde spoke to Felicity Reid. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Black ferns have broken New Zealand's medal drought at the Paris Olympics with victory over Canada in the gold medal match, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris and also hear… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Southern snow bunnies will be ecstatic after half-a-metre of fresh powder fell on two of Queenstown's skifields on Tuesday. Cardrona Alpine Resort general manager Laura Hedley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

8:48 AM.Councils want to set their own fees and fines, as a new report shows governments underestimate the costs of their policies on local communities. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

8:43 AM.In two major firsts for the pie world - the Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Award has gone to a female and a south islander for the first time. Winner Arlyn Thompson from Rangiora Bakery in North… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.While many are welcoming Wednesday's new tax rates, one Auckland University expert says 130,000 households won't be getting anything from the exercise. Associate professor Susan St John spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 31 July 2024. Audio