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6:40 AM.The Tourism Industry says armed muggings at two sightseeing spots in Auckland is proof New Zealand isn't immune to crimes against tourists who they say can be easy targets. Audio

6:37 AM.Opposition parties say the Government is causing unnecessary distress by rushing changes to Christchurch schools. Audio

6:27 AM.A North Island hapu is in the Supreme Court today, seeking ownership of a section of riverbed near Tokoroa; A Maori language medium school in Christchurch says it's prepared to stay put and has no… 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.A Tauranga charter boat operator says the wreck of the container ship, Rena, is toxic and must be removed. Audio

6:00 AM.Christchurch schools to rally against closures and mergers today, Hekia Parata says decisions are not yet final, Government defends decision to keep soldiers in Afghanistan, PM confident report will… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:55 AM.The medieval sound of splintering lances and thundering hooves rang out at an international jousting tournament this weekend. Audio

8:54 AM.Seddon Park continues to be a lucky venue for the Black Caps, with last night's one day international victory against England. Audio

8:52 AM.A Hutt City councillor says the Government needs to pump more funding into cycleways in Wellington to prevent more cyclists from being hit and killed by vehicles. Audio

8:47 AM.Whanganui iwi says they see the benefits of a Whanau Ora crime reduction strategy, but suggest the Government maybe trying to re-invent the wheel; A Maori Tertiary Institute in Whakatane disputes an… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.In a world first, teenage boys in Australia are about to be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus that causes cervical cancer. 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.Thousands of people dressed up to the nines were in Napier this weekend for the 25th Art Deco weekend. Audio

8:21 AM.The Lyttleton tunnel is having to be shut hundreds of times a month to allow the transfer of dangerous goods that should be carried on a coastal road. Audio

8:18 AM.The fast-rising New Zealand golf star, Lydia Ko, is making international waves after finishing third in the Australian Open in Canberra. Audio

8:12 AM.Joining us now is Labour's acting education spokesperson, Chris Hipkins. Audio

8:07 AM.Christchurch principals waiting to hear whether the Government plans to close their schools say they're nervous and have no idea what to expect from today's announcement. Audio

7:57 AM.Pope Benedict has made one of his last public appearances before he steps down at the end of the month because of poor health. Audio

7:52 AM.One of the country's leading cardiologists says hundreds of people are needlessly dying from heart attacks because there aren't enough defibrillators in New Zealand. Audio

7:49 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:44 AM.Returning now to an earlier story and thousands of customers who still can't access their YahooXtra email accounts. Audio

7:40 AM.Speculation over South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius's role in the killing of model Reeva Steenkamp is mounting as newspapers in the republic report a series of claims and counter-claims. Audio