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6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:45 AM.Nepal's government has agreed to some of the demands of the sherpas threatening to quit working on Mt Everest this climbing season. The government will increase life insurance for those working on the… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Ukraine's Defence Ministry says a Ukrainian military aircraft was hit by gunfire while on a reconnaissance flight over the eastern city of Slaviansk. The city is in the hands of armed pro-Russian… Read more Audio

6:37 AM.In a blow to the Labour Party's election chances, Shane Jones has quit politics. The sudden move was confirmed last night, apparently with some senior party members unaware. Audio

6:26 AM.The Maori Council says it's shocked Shane Jones is leaving Parliament - and calls him an outstanding politician; A researcher is rejecting a government minister's claim that Maori research will… Read more Audio

6:24 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:22 AM.The full extent of damage to Westland in the South Island from last week's intense winds has been revealed. The Westland District Council says concrete power poles were snapped and native forest has… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:14 AM.One of the world's richest soccer clubs, Manchester United, has fired its manager, David Moyes, after a series of disappointing results. A troubling season for the team's fans is drawing to a close. Audio

6:11 AM.Labour MP Shane Jones has quit politics in a move that has shocked and surprised many MPs. It's believed he's taking up an role as an economic ambassador in the Pacific - a job offered to him by the… Read more Audio

6:00 AM.In a surprise move, Shane Jones quits Labour; Will Jones' departure from Labour be to National's advantage?; Did Murray McCully 'headhunt' Shane Jones?; New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters; Radio… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.China watching Australian universities and budget cuts. Audio

8:50 AM.New evidence suggests small Pacific atoll nations may be more resilient to rising sea levels than first thought. Audio

8:47 AM.Ngati Toa is to campaign for copyright legislation to cover its tribal haka, Ka Mate; New Zealand First has taken a stand against a piece of Treaty legislation at the top of the South Island - saying… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Scientists are using one of New Zealand's most toxic lakes as a natural laboratory to study a bacteria which threatens water supplies all around the world. Audio

8:40 AM.Government officials in Nepal say they are hopeful a solution will be found before sherpas boycott Everest's spring season. Audio

8:37 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:32 AM.In the Tasman region, a number of families remain isolated in the hills west of Motueka, after flooding and washouts which struck late last week. Audio

8:27 AM.Christchurch residents have once again had to clean up, this time after the remnants of Cyclone Ita. Audio

8:24 AM.Benji Marshall has asked to leave the Super Rugby franchise the Blues to return to rugby league. Audio

8:20 AM.Wellington property manager Andrew Wharton ran in the marathon today and also competed last year. He speaks to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:16 AM.Meb Keflezighi has became the first U.S. male athlete to win the Boston Marathon in three decades with an official time of two hours, eight minutes and 37 seconds. Audio

8:11 AM.Wanaka retailers appear to have escaped scot free after opening their doors over the Easter long weekend. Audio

7:57 AM.A follow-up to the martial arts hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will be filmed at an Auckland studio this year. Audio

7:54 AM.A German kayaker is safe and well after a dramatic night time rescue off the east coast of the South Island. Audio