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6:15 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.After a plan to tax banks deposits was rejected earlier this week, the government in Cyprus will vote on whether to proceed with a state "investment solidarity fund" which would issue bonds to raise… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.The SOE's share float pre-registry closes at 5pm today and the executive director of Milford Asset Management says the response so far has been bigger than he'd expected. Audio

6:00 AM.Telecom likely to shed 1,500 plus jobs; Missing special needs baby in Auckland; Australian PM consolidates leadership of party; Justice Minister back Race Relations appointee; Mighty River Power float… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.This month marks fifty years since Jazz legend Louis Armstrong toured this country. Audio

8:50 AM.The Anglican Church in Christchurch says it will outline options for a cathedral in the next fortnight. Audio

8:47 AM.A study has found making children stand, not sit, at desks in the classroom makes them more active. Audio

8:43 AM.The Crown body charged with protecting heritage buildings says it's concerned about the future of marae - and how well they would stand up in an earthquake; The Federation of Maori Authorities says… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Mangawhai property-owners are taking the Kaipara council to the High Court in a bid to have past rates declared illegal. 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

8:26 AM.It's about two weeks until club football matches get under way, but drought conditions could seriously affect the start of the season. Audio

8:22 AM.The former All Black, Jerry Collins, should soon be able to receive visitors while in custody, after his arrest for carrying a concealed 17-centimetre knife in Japan. Audio

8:19 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law. Audio

8:15 AM.Parliament's new speaker, David Carter, is being accused of bringing the house into disrepute by allowing ministers to get away with not answering questions. Audio

8:09 AM.Insiders within the Auckland Council believe that the Government is preparing to sideline them and impose its own plan for the future shape of the city. Audio

7:56 AM.Residents sick of the screeching and horns of Wellington's new trains packed a community hall in the suburb of Ngaio last night to vent their frustrations. Audio

7:52 AM.The United States president has reassured Israel of the US's unwavering commitment to its security after arriving on his first official visit since taking office in 2008. Audio

7:48 AM.Crisis talks are being held in Cyprus, after its parliament voted down a financial bail out plan. Audio

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:39 AM.The former world squash champion, Dame Susan Devoy, named yesterday as the new Race Relations Commissioner, looks set to begin the job with a debate over whether Waitangi Day should remain as New… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law. Audio

7:26 AM.The Japanese rugby club the former All Black Jerry Collins played for is unsure why he was even in the country when he was arrested. Audio

7:19 AM.The whanau of George Taiaroa have described his killing as an unexpected and shocking event and have acknowledged the overwhelming support they have received. Audio

7:14 AM.Police say there's still been no breakthrough in the hunt for the person who shot a roadworker dead near Atiamuri in south Waikato Tuesday. Audio