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6:48 AM.The deadline for changes to pig farming regulations is approaching, with new laws set to go to select committee. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio

6:43 AM.A new bill has passed, creating New Zealand's largest network of coastal marine reserves, but with some commercial fishing allowed. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton has the latest. Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.Family members of a Taranaki man killed by a coward punch have expressed their horror that his killer filmed his victim and taunted him as he lay dying on the ground. Daytona Thompson appeared for… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.World News Wrap with RNZ's Alice Wilkins from London. Audio

6:10 AM.New data shows property investors are making a return to the market and are paying less for property than last year. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:05 AM.The Breakers haven't pushed the panic button yet despite four straight losses in the Australian NBL. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.Te Maeva nui NZ, the Cook Island cultural festival took place at the weekend. Tiana Haxton reports from a chilly Auckland. Audio

8:39 AM.New research has found Kiwi kids are at risk of leaving home without the life skills like cooking needed to thrive. Restaurateur Al Brown spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 7 October 2025 Audio

8:16 AM.Finding work may not be as easy as getting off the PlayStation - data shows there are many times more potential jobhunters than jobs advertised. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.New Zealand organisation Relief Aid is currently distributing safe drinking water to thousands of people in Gaza everyday. Founder Mike Seawright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:09 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie will have to quickly refocus the team as they prepare to take on Australia. Audio

7:55 AM.Four rescued little blue penguins can't be released back into the wild - but they're about to get a new life at an exciting new experience opening in Franz Josef later this month. Troy Matich reports.

7:50 AM.MPs are returning to Parliament on Tuesday after what's been a turbulent two-week break. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:46 AM.A new survey of more than 100 businesses in and around Queen St businesses has found 91 percent are affected by rough sleeping and begging. Paul Ewing operates United Coffee in Auckland's CBD, and he… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:35 AM.Market Update for 7 October 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.The government has announced 18-and-19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 a year will be ineligible for jobseeker benefits. Te Taiwhenua O Tamatea family services' Bevan Thompson spoke to… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Winston Peters says those who smashed a window and left a sign on the door of his Auckland home on Monday night are "gutless". Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio