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7:55 AM.That audio from Te Papa is what scientists think a Moa might have sounded like back when they were roaming the country.

Back in 2019 Ranfurly man Michael Johnston was out walking the dogs when he… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Tourists in Rarotonga are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying in the islands.

Regenerative Tourism is becoming a staple for… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The price of international travel from Aotearoa is dropping - particularly for flights to North America.

One airline is advertising return economy flights for less than a thousand dollars.

House of… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.Wellington businesses may face water restrictions for the first time this summer.

Wellington Water is preparing for level four restrictions on residential use that would ban outdoor watering and… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Nurses and midwives warn that Te Whatu Ora's beefed-up Voluntary Bonding Scheme for new graduates won't be enough to stop students dropping out before they qualify.

The 2024 scheme has been expanded… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.The police incident controller on the day of the Christchurch terror attacks says he was shouting out to his staff to pass on critical information to ambulance dispatchers - but never checked that the… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.ACT leader David Seymour says he believes a deal is possible in a matter of days, but adds no one party can force the others to follow the same timetable.

He says National, ACT and New Zealand First… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.Business advocates are backing Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's plan to introduce congestion charges to some of the city's busiest roads.

The Employers and Manufacturers Association says a charge would… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.NZ fell short in its huge run chase in the Cricket World Cup semi-final against India.

Needing 398 the Black Caps were all out for 327 in the 48th over.

Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan spoke to… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.The annual APEC - or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group - Summit has kicked off in San Francisco.

It's an opportunity for leaders from 21 member states to meet and talk about trade, security and… Read more Audio

6:19 AM.The UK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the Court of Appeal that found that a scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.

In a unanimous decision, the country's most powerful court… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.The first fuel truck to enter the Gaza Strip since the conflict began has passed through the Rafah crossing from Egypt.

Its cargo will be used to refuel UN vehicles, but won't be given to hospitals -… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Exhibitors and visitors are warming up for three days of show-jumping, woodchopping and dog trials as the New Zealand Agricultural Show marks its 160th anniversary.

The Canterbury show is hoping to… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.Every day, thousands of people across the motu are struggling to secure a stable home.

But in Hastings, a new housing strategy has made a massive dent in the number of households living in emergency… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Ministry of Social Development begins a roll out next week despite an "untested risk" around racial bias.

AI researcher Joy Liddicoat says that's not good enough.

Liddicoat spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio