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7:35 AM.A mental health specialist says suicide is New Zealand's number one killer of young people and is calling for a road toll style campaign to combat the problem. Audio

7:27 AM.A 40-year-old man is still in a serious condition in Southland Hospital after being injured yesterday afternoon when an acetylene gas cylinder in the back of his vehicle exploded. Audio

7:25 AM.A man whose ute plummeted 40 metres off a bridge into the Kawarau River is lucky to be alive. Audio

7:22 AM.Joining us now is the Labour Leader, David Cunliffe. Audio

7:19 AM.The Government is accusing the Labour Party of starting an election year lolly scramble with its plan to pay 60 dollars a week to almost all families with newborns for the baby's first year of life. Audio

7:12 AM.Joining us now are Lorde's father Vic O'Connor and mother Sonja Yelich, who are in LA with their daughter - Ella Yelich-O'Connor to her family. Audio

7:07 AM.This time last year she was unknown except to a small circle of devoted New Zealand fans; now the Auckland teenager Lorde is on top of the musical world. Audio

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

6:35 AM.A schoolteacher who helped guide Lorde's music career says even as an intermediate pupil, she had star quality. Audio

6:27 AM.A senior Labour MP, Nanaia Mahuta, says a proposed welfare payment for newborns will pay off later in life; A sovereignty group is keeping up the pressure for the Tino Rangatiratanga flag to be flown… Read more Audio

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

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

6:10 AM.The Child Poverty Action Group has welcomed a pledge by the Labour Party to pay families earning up to 150-thousand dollars a year an extra 60 dollars a week if they have a new baby. Audio

6:00 AM.Lorde on top of musical world;Lorde's parents proud of her Grammys success;Government accuses Labour of starting election lolly scramble;Labour challenged on 150 k 'middle income' threshold;Lucky… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.The Australian of the year. Audio

8:52 AM.Tall ships, waka ama, more than 20 vintage tugboats are just some of the 500 vessels that will take to the Auckland Harbour this morning for the annual Anniversary Day regatta. Audio

8:48 AM.The central Hawke's Bay mayor, Peter Butler, has apologised to Ngati Kahungunu - who's been left offended by comments he made about the tribe's involvement over the Ruataniwha Dam proposal; Ratana… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.This week, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is to tour and perform in the United States for the first time in over 20 years. Audio

8:40 AM.The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is promising quality over quantity as the yearling sales prepare for orders at Karaka in south Auckland today. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:24 AM.A couple from the small west coast town of Runanga have lost the last of their four sons - all of them killed in tragic circumstances. Audio

8:22 AM.CEO of Wellington Electricity, Greg Skelton, defends company's communication. Audio

8:17 AM.A group of central Wellington retailers and residents are furious, after scheduled maintenance left them without electricity for hours on a busy Sunday. Audio

8:13 AM.The Greens 'hub' concept is not new to New Zealand with organisations like the Youth Hub in Christchurch already aiming to provide a one-stop shop for young people there. Audio