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

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

6:12 AM.As parents begin burying their children in Newtown in Connecticut, President Barack Obama has told residents that Americans can't tolerate such tragedies. Audio

6:11 AM.The worst of the weather may be over but Fiji is waking to scenes of devastation this morning, as Cyclone Evan slowly moves away from the country. Audio

6:00 AM.Worst of Cyclone Evan hits Fiji; Samoa cyclone recovery to cost $150 million; Police say Cottrell case a difficult one; First children buried in Connecticut; Opposition says Govt wavering on deficit… Read more Audio

8:58 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:54 AM.Oamaru is promising a huge year-long party to celebrate its 150th birthday. Audio

8:50 AM.A collective of Waikato hapu has suggested it could take a separate legal case over the Crown's treatment of the Treaty of Waitangi in the water claims battle; A group representing lawyers and judges… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Analysts say if the media company, Fairfax, has sold Trade Me, it is a good move to help reduce company debt. Audio

8:44 AM.The annual Realise the Dream awards have been held in Wellington to celebrate the achievements of the country's top 20 science students. Audio

8:39 AM.The Maori Party is forming a succession plan for the co-leadership after Tariana Turia confirmed she will resign from Parliament in 2014. 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

8:23 AM.In the latest developments a Catholic church not far from the school was evacuated a short while ago because of a bomb threat received during services. Audio

8:20 AM.The grieving people of Newtown in Connecticut, soon to be joined by President Barack Obama, have poured into churches to pray for the children and adults who died in one of the worst ever US shooting… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.New Zealand's Samoan MPs say they're shocked and saddened following the devastation caused in Samoa by Cyclone Evan. Audio

8:13 AM.In Samoa, the cleanup from cyclone Evan will continue today, as authorities reconnect power and water services. Audio

8:09 AM.The full force of Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to hit Fiji at midday. Audio

7:55 AM.There is a new wildlife sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf, Rotoroa Island. Audio

7:51 AM.A number of truancy officers say they have, in their words, been "absolutely shafted" by the Ministry of Education in its overhaul of the service. Audio

7:46 AM.The Government is facing a massive bill for repairing and replacing school buildings in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Audio

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

7:40 AM.The death of a young Ashburton mother has been ruled a homicide, but police say they're puzzled by the case. Audio

7:38 AM.Several Democratic lawmakers called for a new push for U.S. gun restrictions on Sunday, including a ban on military-style assault weapons. Audio

7:35 AM.Following the mass shooting in Connecticut the debate over the availability of firearms has been renewed not just in America but also here. Audio