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7:54 AM.New figures show women still make up fewer than 18 per cent of sworn police officers. Audio

7:51 AM.The Christchurch City Council is sending a letter to the Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, calling for her to slow down the restructuring of the city's schools. Audio

7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:43 AM.A row is brewing over a proposed new law that would enable some parents to be paid for looking after their adult disabled children. Audio

7:38 AM.The opposition finance spokesperson, David Parker, says the plan does nothing to change the shape of the economy and only expects to get back into surplus next year by the skin of its teeth. Audio

7:28 AM.For a look at the ecomnomic predictions is our Economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara. Audio

7:25 AM.Listening to that are our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio

7:17 AM.The Labour Party leader, David Shearer, had this message for the government. Audio

7:13 AM.And the Finance Minister also said his 2013 Budget would help low income families to improve the quality of their lives. Audio

7:09 AM.Homebuyers are being told not to get their hopes up that houses will become more affordable after this year's Budget. Audio

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

6:37 AM.The Government has trumpeted in this year's Budget it will be back in surplus ,albeit a small one by next year, average growth will be two and a half percent over the next 5 years and unemployment… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.Whanau Ora has received a budget boost - but a leading financial services firm thinks funding for the welfare scheme has reached its peak; The national Maori Tertiary students association says mature… Read more Audio

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

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

6:00 AM.Concern that the Budget plan to build more houses may not make them more affordable. Critics say budget fails to address child poverty and Finance Minister believes New Zealand economy on right track.

8:57 AM.The landlord of the Dam Busters Inn, Greg Algar, about how people in Scampton will be marking the anniversary. Audio

8:52 AM.Today we're paying tribute to the aircrews that flew in the 'Dam Busters' raid, a daring bombing attack which struck at Germany's industrial heartland, seventy years ago tomorrow. Audio

8:48 AM.The Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples, is investigating why a major Maori wine producer hasn't done a lucrative deal for its premium wine to be distributed to hotels and restaurants throughout… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.An eco-village has been set up in the heart of Nelson. Audio

8:40 AM.The New Zealand cricketers will have to get over their nerves if they're to put on a strong performance against England when their first Test begins at Lord's tonight. Audio

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

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.Federated Farmers Health Spokesperson, Jeanette Maxwell discusses their awareness campaign. Audio

8:22 AM.Men in rural New Zealand need to stop being so staunch and start talking about their feelings or they may be putting their lives at risk. Audio