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8:18 AM.For those who cannot make it to the memorial service in Johannesburg, there are other services being held across the country. The former Springbok captain, who led the team on their landmark 1981 tour… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.World leaders are descending on South Africa as the nation continues to celebrate the life of former president Nelson Mandela. Audio

8:08 AM.A mortgage broker says a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio

7:56 AM.Consumer spending has jumped over the past week, suggesting New Zealanders are bringing out their wallets for Christmas. Audio

7:50 AM.The world's leading technology companies have joined together in a bid to force changes to US surveillance laws. Audio

7:47 AM.The two former wives of the man who was allegedly murdered by his third wife have told the High Court in Christchurch there's no way he would have killed himself. Audio

7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:39 AM.A report being published today says some refugees are being denied fundamental support to help them build their new lives. Audio

7:35 AM.Anti-government protestors took to the Bangkok streets in force despite Thailand's Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, announcing the dissolution of parliament and calling a snap election. Audio

7:26 AM.Sir Peter Jackson's second Hobbit film - The Desolation of Smaug, had its New Zealand premiere in Wellington last night winning over the crowd with its action packed battle scenes. Audio

7:22 AM.Leaked documents thought to be from a government involved in the Trans-Pacific partnership talks are fuelling speculation over the state of negotiations. Audio

7:17 AM.The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is backing suggestions an anti apartheid protest leader should have been included in the delegation travelling to South Africa for Mr Mandela's farewell. Audio

7:12 AM.World leaders have been praising Nelson Mandela as South Africans continue to celebrate his life. Audio

7:08 AM.Mortgage brokers say a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio

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

6:35 AM.Mortgage brokers say a decision by Westpac to charge higher interest rates for low deposit mortgages will make it even harder for first home buyers to enter the market. Audio

6:27 AM.Ngati Pahauwera says river quality in Hawke's Bay region is so bad it's having to step in and use its Treaty Settlement money to do something about it; The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says… 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.Reviews for Peter Jackson's latest Hobbit instalment have been largely positive although one reviewer suggested it was a gap filler in the trilogy. Audio

6:09 AM.Leaked documents thought to be from a government involved in the Trans-Pacific partnership talks are fuelling speculation over the state of negotiations. Audio

6:00 AM.Low deposit borrowers take another hit, Buildup to Mandela memorial service continues, Peters backs suggestion that Minto should have gone to Mandela service, Leaked TPP documents reveal divisions… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.We speak with our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes about the decision from General Motors to stop making cars in Australia. Audio

8:49 AM.English football has been hit by its second match fixing scandal in a week, following claims by a player that he could 'spot fix' events in a second division match. As a result of the allegations, the… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.The Maori Affairs Minister, Pita Sharples, is travelling to South Africa today; The new Maori Party candidate for Te Tai Hauauru says he will be campaigning hard, to reach out to rangatahi and get… Read more Audio