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

7:57 AM.California has become the first US state to pass a law designed to curb what's being described as a sexual assault 'epidemic' on college campuses. Audio

7:56 AM.Dorchester Pacific says it's already receiving acceptances of its takeover offer for Turners after its independent directors recommended the more than $82million takeover offer. Audio

7:53 AM.Economic confidence in most of the regions slipped in the three months to September, with falling dairy prices, a slowing housing market and the general election all weighing on people's minds. Audio

7:52 AM.An international report on the world's biggest milk processors has ranked Fonterra second in terms of the volume of milk it collects but near the bottom in terms of the value it adds to that milk. Audio

7:50 AM.The privately-owned infrastructure company, Fulton Hogan, reported a 43% jump in full-year net profit, but the strong New Zealand dollar weighed on its revenue. Audio

7:47 AM.The Reserve Bank probably accomplished more than it wanted, with the New Zealand dollar falling as much as one-and-a-half US cents yesterday. Audio

7:46 AM.The Government says it is confident its biosecurity staff were not to blame for the PSA outbreak that wiped out kiwifruit vines across most of the North Island. Audio

7:44 AM.Massey University's Director for Defence and Security Studies, Caroline Ziemke, discusses New Zealand's involvement in the IS strikes. Audio

7:38 AM.The Government's unlikely to get cross-party support to send troops to assist the fight against the Islamic State insurgents in Iraq and Syria. Audio

7:35 AM.A Pike River Royal Commissioner says if it was up to him somebody would have been prosecuted over the mine disaster. Audio

7:30 AM.Bill English comments on falling dollar. Audio

7:23 AM.The New Zealand dollar has recovered slightly this morning after it tumbled yesterday to 77.07 US cents -- its lowest level since August last year. Audio

7:19 AM.Three days on and tens of thousands of protesters are continuing to occupy central Hong Kong in a show of mass support for the pro-democracy movement. Audio

7:11 AM.David Cunliffe's year at the helm of the Labour Party will end today with his resignation in the wake of a disastrous election result. Audio

7:10 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:45 AM.The National-led Government is set to press ahead with contentious legislation, having now finalised two of its support arrangements. Audio

6:27 AM.The new leader of the Maori Women's Welfare League says she hopes to pull more young wahine into the organisation;A doctor researching asthma says misdiagnosis can result in people practically… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

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

6:14 AM.Labour's defence spokesperson, Phil Goff, told our political reporter Chris Bramwell New Zealand should not become involved unless it is part of a global effort. Audio

6:05 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:51 AM.Covert tactics are being brought in to tackle the problem of drink driving on the South Island's West Coast. Audio

8:48 AM.The Australian government will decide this week what kind of support it will offer to the United States in the war against the Islamic State. Audio

8:44 AM.Parihaka Papakainga hopes to be home to one thousand people in 25 years, The mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, says Māori should be given 50-50 representation on local councils, the Victoria Maori… Read more Audio