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7:11 AM.As talks to form a new National Party-led government near the end of their third week, the focus is now on ministerial positions and the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

ACT leader David Seymour has… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.National, ACT and New Zealand First have reached the final hurdle in coalition negotiations, after almost three long weeks of talks.

They've agreed on policies, and the three parties are now… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.New satellite measurements show the ozone hole above Antarctica continues to grow - although it's happening later in spring than it used to.

Otago University research says that the ban on… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.X, the social media network formerly known as Twitter, is suing a media watchdog group for defamation.

Media Matters published a report accusing the platform of placing ads from major corporations… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.The national grid operator is planning to spend nearly $5 billion on the network between 2025 and 2030.

The spend includes capital expenditure of $2.25 billion - 32 per cent higher than the current… Read more Audio

6:21 AM.In Iceland, the uncertainty of the looming volcanic eruption is the only certainty residents have.

Authorities from Iceland's Meteorological Office are warning that there may be just 30 minutes… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.An inquiry into the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is underway and has exposed damning information about the Conservative government's approach.

Tuesday's hearing revealed that current Prime… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Hundreds of would-be travellers were left queueing to rebook flights at Wellington and Auckland airports on Tuesday after low clouds forced cancellations and diversions.

More than 100 flights and… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.Flying Nun Records has been around for over 40 years, and although it has had some ups and downs, the label has endured throughout.

The first release to gain prominence for the label was Tally Ho by… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Defending champions New Caledonia are off to a great start at the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands - leading the field at the end of the first official day of competition.

On Monday the French… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.World Vision says New Zealanders are spending more than ever on goods linked to forced and child labour, and there is no law to stop us doing so. 

The aid agency says New Zealanders imported nearly… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have a new beef with Waka Kotahi - the cost of "Pieday Friday".

They say the staff event - also known as "Whānau Friday" - could cost up to… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.

The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.A UN expert says war crimes have been committed by both Israel and Hamas fighters and he is reiterating calls for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict.

Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.A coalition agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First appears to be imminent, with incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying they're now discussing ministerial positions.

Mr Luxon… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.National is assuring voters that the big hurdle of forging a coalition deal with Act and New Zeland First is almost complete with agreements reached on policies.

But the party won't say what's… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Newly-minted National MP Cameron Brewer has apologized for celebrating the return of "stale, pale males" in his election night victory speech, having ousted Labour's Vanushi Walters from Upper… Read more Audio