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6:54 AM.A survey of small to medium-sized businesses in New Zealand has found 47 percent don't have any kind of online presence. Audio

6:51 AM.The chief executive says the trustee is unlikely to be able to do without government funding any time soon, but it's working on becoming more independent. Audio

6:49 AM.The South Island iwi, Ngai Tahu, lifted annual net profit 20 percent after a near 50 percent increase in operating earnings. Audio

6:47 AM.A cooling in the residential construction sector saw Auckland's economy lag behind the rest of the country in the June quarter. Audio

6:35 AM.The Auckland Council has moved to protect millions of dollars of ratepayers money provided to the city's downtown promotion agency. Audio

6:27 AM.The National Council of Maori nurses and other health organisations say a lack of jobs for Maori graduate nurses is a national crisis; The satisfaction levels of Te Tumu Paeroa, the Maori Trustee's… Read more Audio

6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:11 AM.The Labour Party MP Stuart Nash, has admitted that an approach was made to him after the 2011 election to break away from the Labour Party and launch a new one. Audio

6:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Auckland to decide today on a 1080 drop in the Hunua Ranges; US implements new health measures as Ebola patient dies; Salvation Army coy on taking on state housing stock; Fighting for Kobane… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Wellington City Council has developed a mobile phone app which aims to get more kids out of the house and enjoying the sunshine. Audio

8:55 AM.A major international study into cannabis is praising New Zealand research into the drug, singling out two South Island studies for their work with young people. Audio

8:51 AM.More details are emerging about the Spanish nurse who has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus, the first case of the virus being contracted outside of Africa. Audio

8:48 AM.The Te Tai Tokerau MP, Kelvin Davis, says he's confident he will retain the seat despite the announcement that a judicial recount is to take place. The Maori Growers Forum is seeking legal advice to… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Critics agree the Government isn't the best landlord but they say they should remain in control of state houses. Audio

8:37 AM.An Australian inquiry into child sexual abuse has been told that at least 50 pastors from Assemblies of God churches in New Zealand knew of allegations against the late Frank Houston. Audio

8:35 AM.As the police continue to investigate a fatal boat fire on Waiheke Island, it's emerged another boat owned by the same man was gutted by fire several months ago. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:25 AM.New Zealand's economy might be slowing, but one prominent economist says there's no cause for panic. Audio

8:23 AM.Farmers say they are stepping up their preparations in the event of power cuts, following the loss of power to tens of thousands of properties this week. Audio

8:16 AM.Labour says it is farcical and the Green Party say it is a new low for the Finance Minister to blame local councils for poverty. Audio

8:12 AM.Kurdish protesters across Turkey have vented their fury at the government's lack of military support for defenders of the Syrian border town of Kobane being attacked by Islamic State militants. Audio

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

7:57 AM.A group trying to battle wilding pines in the Queenstown area have a strong message for the new incoming Conservation Minister, Maggie Barry. Audio