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7:41 AM.New Zealand scientists have carried out what could be the world's largest ever landslide mapping exercise. Earth Sciences New Zealand engineering geologist Chris Massey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:33 AM.Sports Chat for August 19 2025. Audio

7:32 AM.Market Update for 18 August 2025. Audio

7:22 AM.Stats NZ says groceries, especially dairy and meat, drove a 5 percent annual increase, with mince up nearly 20 percent. Cibus Catering managing director Peter Kennet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Leaks, mould, and sewage are some of the issues a Māori school in Christchurch is dealing with almost daily, as it waits for a permanent site a decade after opening. In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.The government says councils have been scared to sign off building consents because they're liable and plans to spread that responsibility so everyone involved in the build will be responsible for the… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:49 AM.Business News for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:40 AM.Large swathes of Europe are experiencing yet another heatwave, with record temperatures and wildfires burning in several countries. Earth Sciences New Zealand forecaster Chris Brandolino spoke to… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.Rural News for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:34 AM.All eyes are on a meeting of some of the world's top leaders - as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets US President Donald Trump in Washington. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.Early Sports Chat for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:13 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.The country's facing a gas crisis, with more and more businesses struggling to access supply, or struggling to afford it. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:36 AM.A "technical issue" is being blamed for the weekend's air traffic control disruption, which left some planes circling overhead and others unable to take off. Airways chief executive James Young spoke… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 18 August 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 18 August 2025. Audio

8:22 AM.RNZ has conducted analysis of Morningstar's most recent KiwiSaver data, comparing long-term returns to the funds' total cost ratios. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:18 AM.With its sunshine and mild, mostly frost-free winters, Northland is often regarded as the weed capital of New Zealand. Peter de Graaf finds out more. Audio

8:12 AM.Lawyers for double convicted murderer David Tamihere are in the country's highest court on Monday questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across the Tasman, with states there luring Kiwi cops with more money and housing allowances. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:04 AM.The Tall Blacks have had to settle for fourth at the Asia Cup after going down 79-73 to Iran in the third place playoff in Saudi Arabia. Audio

7:52 AM.There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio