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7:57 AM.It's been a tough year for Auckland Museum. The discovery of asbestos in May has hit the organisation with multi-million-dollar bills and a big drop in visitor numbers. But the volunteers who guide… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.A small West Coast community is facing another summer cut off from a popular Great Ride due to a bridge closure. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

7:47 AM.There are eight days left to vote in local elections, and so far only around 18 percent of eligible voters have handed in their ballots. Local Government New Zealand interim chief executive Scott… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Auckland Council is frustrated nearly 30,000 dogs are still unregistered. The Council's manager for animal management Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.A big day for the Brisbane Broncos on Sunday. Audio

7:34 AM.A brief update on movements in the markets. Audio

7:24 AM.Afterpay is once again letting customers buy fuel and groceries with no payment upfront. Financial inclusion consultant Natalie Vincent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:17 AM.Te Pāti Māori is in damage control, reassuring members and pledging a reset after a public falling out with a key ally. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:07 AM.In the UK, two people are dead and four others are in hospital after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in northern Manchester. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:04 AM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup game in Perth should suit loose forward Peter Lakai. Audio

6:53 AM.The transport and logisitics sector is generally backing the government's new freight strategy. Audio

6:50 AM.The hospitality sector is warning the government's NCEA overhaul will undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

6:45 AM.With natural gas reserves dropping, prices rising and the future of gas supply uncertain, some New Zealand home owners may be considering switching to electric. Ben Mayne from Ben Mayne Plumbing and… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been seen arriving at a port in Israel, after being intercepted by the navy. Correspondent Alexander Cornwell… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.What could the sale of Bremworth mean for New Zealand wool? Audio

6:27 AM.Scott Robertson has made plenty of changes for his All Blacks team for Perth. Audio

6:24 AM.The redevelopment of Wellington's Town Hall is nearing the pointy end, with much of its auditorium completed. Reporter Nick James has more. Audio

6:16 AM.Last month Tesla introduced what it calls 'self-driving, supervised' software to New Zealand and Australia. New Zealander Alex Kendall is chief executive and co-founder of Wayve AI, and he spoke to… Read more Audio

6:09 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:04 AM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says midfielder Billy Proctor needed a break and Quinn Tupaea deserved an opportunity to start in tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup test in Perth. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, more than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month; Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.A much-loved Christchurch ice cream van has been snapped up by two long-time customers. Sarah Eddy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:52 AM.Over the past year a group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads at Te Papa with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home. Māori News… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.The government is touring the country as part of a Rural Health roadshow, aimed at hearing directly from communities about their healthcare needs. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio