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7:22 AM.On the last day of campaigning before tomorrow's by-election, we hear from the three main candidates: Labour's Poto Williams; National's Matthew Doocey, and; the Green's David Moorhouse. Audio

7:21 AM.Despite multiple reports to the contrary, the Ministry of Education refuses to accept that the National Standards programme isn't working. Audio

7:17 AM.Reports this week deliver bad news about the state of primary schools: one revealing most year-8 students are behind in writing and science, and; a Waikato University study says the national standards… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.The telecommunications infrastructure company Chorus says it is committed to finding a solution after political parties - in a surprise show of unity - blocked the Government from over-riding a… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.A senior lawyer is calling for the Auditor General to investigate after the Ministry of Justice mothballed the third phase of a multi-million dollar project to modernise the courts system. Audio

6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:38 AM.Political parties blocking any legislation over-riding the competition watchdog, on the price of copper broadband, say it's up to the Government to come up with a solution that doesn't leave taxpayers… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.The future of a tribal-owned rural hospital on the East Coast is being decided in a review of the region's health services; Ngati Toa people wanting to buy a home are benefiting from a special deal… Read more Audio

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

6:18 AM.WHO Increases surveillance of zika virus in Pacific; Claims controversial land leases cost PNG a third of its territory; French Polynesian loan agreement signature deferred; PNA wants compensation for… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.Yingluck Shinawatra has survived a vote of no-confidence, despite five days of protests around the country. Audio

6:10 AM.Real estate company says investors are flooding market and taking advantage of gap left by departure of many first-time buyers as Reserve Bank's new home loan lending rules kick in. Audio

8:57 AM.Radio New Zealand National presenter and host of NZ's top rating morning news programme, Geoff Robinson, is to retire in April next year after a broadcasting career spanning more than 40 years. Audio

8:54 AM.Two male Sumatran tigers will take a North Island road trip in search of love today - or a mate, at least. Audio

8:50 AM.A Maori shareholder in the mobile phone company 2degrees is perplexed as to why the government ignored the Waitangi Tribunal's recommendation to allocate a portion of radio spectrum to Maori; A review… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.The emergency due to a gas leak in Kamo in Northland has been called off as the situation has been brought under control. Audio

8:48 AM.Signs of depression and extreme stress are becoming evident in small Marlborough communities after the Cook Strait earthquakes earlier this year. Audio

8:42 AM.The Pope has released his plan for a massive overhaul of the Catholic Church. Audio

8:38 AM.Primary and intermediate students continue to cause concern with their performance in core subjects, with science identified as a particular problem area. 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

8:25 AM.The Green Party leadership contender David Hay says the party should be challenging Labour as the major centre left opposition. Audio

8:23 AM.An evacuation has begun in Whangarei because of a gas leak. Audio

8:20 AM.Aucklanders could find their footpaths or council facilities built and maintained by private firms as the city's mayor floats the idea of the private sector playing a bigger part in local government. Audio

8:16 AM.The Hamilton City Council is to make its decision today on whether to reintroduce fluoride into the city's water system. Audio