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7:48 AM.The son of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly last week, has called on Māori to sign up to the Māori roll. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio

7:40 AM.Minister for Youth, James Meager, said Youth MPs speeches had not been censored. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.Youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies. Lincoln Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:27 AM.The school lunch programme has been a "success by any measure" in term two, according to David Seymour. Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

7:20 AM.Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:16 AM.Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Reporter Finn Blackwell has the story. Audio

7:10 AM.The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:45 AM.Retailers are backing government plans for tougher penalties for shoplifters. Retail NZ's chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:41 AM.Huge money flying around as contracts are signed in the NBA off-season. Audio

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

6:24 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:20 AM.A book club with a difference is turning heads at Puke Ariki in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio

6:14 AM.A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:09 AM.Three ex-bosses of UK nurse Lucy Letby have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. London Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.The Government is changing the law so a coward punch, or king hit, is a specified offence with jail terms of between eight years and life. Walk without Fear Trust Spokesperson Mike Angove spoke to… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Foodbanks already struggling with demand are bracing for a winter surge and calling on the government for guaranteed permanent funding. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

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

8:31 AM.Market Update for 1 July 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.Wellington's metropolitan councils have agreed to replace beleaguered Wellington Water with a new stand-alone entity. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry, who chairs the Wellington Water Committee, says… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is being laid to rest at Opaea Marae near Taihape. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:15 AM.The US Senate is back debating Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" this morning, after a long weekend of late-night negotiations and changes. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.An investigation by the Auditor-General has found Defence Force staff accepted gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers, potentially undermining the integrity of those contracts. David Lemmon… Read more Audio