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7:20 AM.Rain is gentling falling in Tasman, but is expected to grow in intensity later on Thursday. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:16 AM.Last week's floods left vineyard owner Dave Pratt's property in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, buried in so much silt that he and his team have not had time to clear it. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.Residents in the Tasman settlement of Brooklyn, which borders the Motueka River, were urged to evacuate on Wednesday night. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.New Zealand raised British tennis player Cam Norrie caused one of the bigger upsets today at Wimbledon beating American 12th seed Frances Tiafoe in the second round. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 3 July 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.A Motueka farmer whose farm was badly affected by the recent flooding is waiting to see what new damage might have been done. Paul Woollaston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:45 AM.Exhausted locals still recovering from last week's destructive storm and widespread flooding in the top of the South Island are now bracing for another round. Adam Burns reports. Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and singer 'Cassie'… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.The top of the South Island is set to be hit by 15 hours of heavy rain. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.The British and Irish Lions scored 8 tries in a 52-12 win over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies, Minister for Youth, James Meager, denied that… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio

8:52 AM.A new venomous spider has officially made New Zealand home. Massey University ecologist professor Steven Trewick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:46 AM.Tasman's Great Taste biking trail suffered significant damage in last week's storm. Great Taste Trail Manager Belinda Crisp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:42 AM.New South Wales is being hit by a ferocious storm. The ABC's Isla Evans spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:38 AM.Why is it so important for taxpayer-funded organisations to be weary of accepting gifts? Transparency International New Zealand chief executive Julie Haggie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:28 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:23 AM.Oyster farmers north of Auckland have not been able to harvest this year because of pollution in the Mahurangi Harbour from a wastewater overflow in nearby Warkworth. Watercare chief executive Jamie… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:56 AM.The New Zealand manufacturer of Jaffas, RJ's, has confirmed falling sales has meant it cannot keep making them. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:52 AM.A group of oyster farmers north of Auckland have been in a seven-year battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflowing into the Mahurangi Harbour. Victor Waters reports. Audio