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6:48 AM.At 22, most are planning OEs or grad jobs. Xavier Dickason is running for Christchurch City Council. He spoke to Corin Dann Audio

6:44 AM.A US general in charge of building Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system has come up with a blueprint. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

6:38 AM.In Ukraine - four people have been killed, and at least 70 others injured, in an aerial attack by Russia that lasted more than twelve hours. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Read more Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio

6:15 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.New Zealanders will be part of a world-first clinical trial into how to treat a dangerous condition that causes heart attacks in young women - including new mothers. The Heart Foundation is helping… Read more Audio

6:04 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

10:00 AM.Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025. Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:42 AM.Half of young drivers admit to texting while driving - while a quarter will scroll social media while behind the wheel. AA's safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:38 AM.The All Blacks are determined to bounce back after their crushing loss against the Springboks, when they face the Wallabies this weekend. Will Jordan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 26 September 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.Despite tough economic times, thousands of New Zealanders are ahead on their home loans, and potentially saving large amounts of money. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds. Audio

8:14 AM.Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell. Audio

8:08 AM.A glut of available rentals in Wellington is paying off for tenants. President of Wellington Property Investors Association Peter Ambrose spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:04 AM.Sports news with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:55 AM.A bumper crowd turned up at the Theatre Royal in New Plymouth last night for an at times spirited and often humorous mayoral debate. Reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio

7:50 AM.The Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions at a climate change meeting in New York. Reporter Anneke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from New York.

7:43 AM.An internal email seen by RNZ shows ACC is reviewing its work from home policy. Director of People at Skills Group and an expert in employment trends Jane Kennelly spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:36 AM.Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

7:25 AM.This week we've been talking about the drop off in people learning to drive manual cars and what that means for industries that still rely on them. Talent Central's Mark Wootten spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:24 AM.Market Update for 26 September 2025. Audio

7:18 AM.Health Minister Simeon Brown says a $65million funding boost for scans, colonoscopies and other diagnostic tests will mean faster treatment for patients. APEX Union's national secretary, Dr Deborah… Read more Audio