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7:14 AM.A glut of available rentals in the capital city has shifted the dynamic between landlords and renters, with some tenants knocking close to 1-hundred-dollars off their weekly rent. Mary Argue has more.

7:08 AM.Fonterra has delivered one of its strongest results, with revenue up 15 percent, and 16 billion dollars in cash returns for shareholders. Tihoi Dairy farmer Richard Webber spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

6:52 AM.Business News with Gyles Beckford. Audio

6:48 AM.Former All White Clayton Lewis is facing a lifetime ban from football as the fallout from the A-League spot-fixing scandal continues. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio

6:43 AM.A glimmer of hope has emerged for families carrying the gene for Huntington's Disease. It's very personal for RNZ Political Reporter Lillian Hanly, who spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

6:38 AM.The Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has told the United Nations Israel is carrying out a crime against humanity in Gaza. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the UN .

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

6:26 AM.Early Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

6:17 AM.Social media company Meta says it's expanding protections for teenagers across more platforms in New Zealand. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:09 AM.Auckland Council's using this weekend's daylight saving switch to remind people to be prepared for an emergency. General Manager of Auckland Emergency Management Adam Maggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:04 AM.Sport news with Nathan Rarere. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:52 AM.It's almost a year since HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Fiavaai paid a visit. Audio

8:40 AM.For the next two years, only pedestrians, bicycles and e-bikes will be allowed access the Cape Palliser paper road. Wellington surfer Greg Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 25 September 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.A softer housing market is good news for first-home buyers, but not for everyone. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:21 AM.Former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash is optimistic a new appointee to the role will bring a fresh, transparent communication style. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio

8:15 AM.The head of a heritage group is disappointed Auckland Council has voted in favour of a housing intensification plan. Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:07 AM.The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:05 AM.Sports news for 25 September 2025. Audio

7:48 AM.Democracy has reached new heights in Queenstown with residents able to cast their local election vote from the ski slopes. Communications Advisor Sarah Hitchings spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:46 AM.The Department of Conservation has introduced rules limiting Hector's dolphin viewing and swimming trips, after research showed vessel activity can disturb the animals' behaviour. Black Cat Cruises… Read more Audio