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7:18 AM.The FBI has released photographs of a "person of interest" in connection with the shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah university event… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Some Wellington homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago. The latest property data shows home… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Up to seventy thousand more tourists are set to explore Aotearoa this summer, as international airlines boost the number of flights set to touch down here. Cath O'Brien, from the Board of Airline… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Data centres are a hot topic, and there's a call for a co-ordinated response to developing them. Audio

6:45 AM.A legal expert says it may be difficult for police to charge anyone who helped fugitive Tom Phillips. Dean of the Waikato University's Law Faculty, Leilani Tuala-Warren spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:43 AM.Lord Peter Mandelson has been removed as UK ambassador to the US over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC's Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:43 AM.The Black Ferns are preparing for their first knock out match.. when they run out against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Sunday morning. Black Ferns lock Laura Bayfield spoke to… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.There've been huge advances in artificial intelligence in recent years, and it's prompted Lincoln University to launch a new Master of Artificial Intelligence for Land Use. Audio

6:25 AM.The Warriors have their NRL knockout game against Penrith. Audio

6:15 AM.Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.A principal fears fewer students will take up outdoor education - as the government overhauls the secondary school curriculum. While the subject will remain, it will lose its 'academic' status… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.The finalists have been revealed for the big night of New Zealand's music calendar. APRA Aotearoa head Anthony Healey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.A business leader says rural communities are still keeping their wallets in their pockets despite faring better than urban centres through the economic downturn. Morrinsville Chamber of Commerce… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 11 September 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.KiwiSaver providers and the Retirement Commission say there's a simple way to help a lot of KiwiSaver members achieve a better outcome, if the Government wants to pursue it. Money correspondent Susan… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Fiji will formally open its first embassy in Israel next week. Despite backlash, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to lead the official delegation to Jerusalem. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

8:15 AM.Rising costs and changes to the event industry are being blamed for the cancellation of WOMAD Aotearoa 2026. WOMAD Aotearoa Event Director and Taranaki Arts Festival Chief Executive Suzanne Porter… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.A retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector. Briscoes chief executive Rod Duke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.Former Silver Fern Margie Foster says she's embarrassed for the sport, in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down. Audio

7:51 AM.David Seymour says changes to warning labels for tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products are on the table - despite pleas from public health groups. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingris Hipkiss. Audio

7:47 AM.Qantas and Jetstar are boosting their domestic and trans-tasman flights. Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:42 AM.The conservative activist and Trump supporter Charlie Kirk has been shot while hosting an event in Utah. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Grant Chapman. Audio