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7:12 AM.A Vietnamese navy plane has spotted objects suspected of belonging to the missing Malaysia Airlines jet to the south west of the country. Audio

6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:42 AM.The Labour Party says it wants to introduce a new law to protect people from on-line government surveillance. Audio

6:37 AM.Protests will mark the beginning of a two month hearing to determine whether consent will be granted for the first offshore iron ore sea bed mining project in New Zealand. Audio

6:27 AM.The Maori Party says its new candidate to stand in Tamaki Makaurau will have huge shoes to fill but says at least three people are eying-up the job; Lower North Island local authorities are being… Read more Audio

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

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:15 AM.The Ukranian Association of New Zealand has marked the 200th anniversary of Tara Shevchenko, the spiritual leader of the Ukrainian nation by sending postcards to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Audio

6:12 AM.A Christchurch prostitute says she is nervous being on the streets with an attacker on the loose. Audio

6:10 AM.Six investigations by the police, a government department, and motorsport bodies are underway after two men died in events over the weekend. Audio

6:00 AM.Correspondent in Kuala Lumpur with the latest on missing plane;Correspondent in Beijing with more on missing Malaysian flight;Survey indicates significance of environment this election;Protests mark… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:51 AM.A family of New Zealand bowlers are heading to the Commonwealth Games in July - but they're going to represent the Falkland Islands. Audio

8:47 AM.The head of the Maori Affairs Select Committee is suggesting some members of Treaty mandate body Tuhoronuku should step down, so Ngati Hine can play a part in the planned Ngapuhi settlement… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.The biggest celebration of Pacific culture in the country gets underway in Auckland tomorrow and this year it is saying 'aloha' to Hawaiian sights, sounds and flavours for the first time. Audio

8:42 AM.Scientists probing volcanic hot spots under Lake Rotomahana say the area is still cooling down after the eruption of Mt Tarawera 128 years ago. Audio

8:39 AM.International authorities are bringing in new rules to make sure expeditions to the Antarctic are properly prepared and can cover the expense of a rescue mission. Audio

8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:26 AM.Supporters of a Hundertwasser Art Centre for Whangarei are celebrating news of a 2-million dollar Lottery Board grant. Audio

8:23 AM.The murder accused, Mauha Fawcett, has told a jury he lied to the police about taking part in the killing of Mellory Manning, and stupidly implicated himself. Audio

8:19 AM.One of the first people on the scene after Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead, feared Oscar Pistorius would harm himself. Audio

8:15 AM.The Government won't rule out selling state - owned coal mines to Indian interests, but says any move to sell would involve a lengthy process to work through. Audio

8:13 AM.The popular Re:Start container mall in Christchurch is being moved - but it will remain in the central city. Audio

8:09 AM.Homeowners in the Flockton Basin area of Mairehau, say if something isn't done sooner, people will leave. Audio