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8:53 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.A total lunar eclipse bringing a red-hued moon happened in the early hours of Monday morning. Auckland's Stardome Observatory's Rob Davison spoke to Ingris Hipkiss. Audio

8:47 AM.The Pacific Islands Forum is starting on Monday with leaders gathering in Solomon Islands. Caleb Fotheringham reports from Honiara. Audio

8:38 AM.Northland College in Kaikohe is grappling with achievement levels and absent students and thinks becoming a charter school could be an answer, and Ngāpuhi is backing the move. Te… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy. Audio

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

8:25 AM.New Zealand's post-Covid recession has pushed our wage growth to near the bottom of the world in recent years. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.In the small Central Otago town of Oturehua, five long-time business owners are about to retire which means nearly the whole main street is on the market at once. Katie Todd has the story. Audio

8:16 AM.A new progress update to the government's nine key targets has been released. Data journalist Farah Hancock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand First held its annual conference over the weekend with compulsory KiwiSaver and a migrant values contract put on the table. Leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:07 AM.A Police officer has been shot and an offender has been killed in a serious incident in Western Waikato on Monday morning. Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Ferns have produced their best performance so far at the Rugby World Cup, scoring six tries in a 40 points to nil victory over Ireland in Brighton. Audio

7:52 AM.New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.It costs just $2 a ride to get a bus in Otago, and despite a 50 cent increase coming into effect in the next few weeks, it's still a cheap way to get around. Councillor Andrew Noone spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

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

7:36 AM.Market Update for 8 September 2025. Audio

7:24 AM.Te Pāti Māori has held onto the Tāmaki Makaurau seat, left vacant by the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Incoming MP Oriini Kaipara spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Paying for public transport can be a big cost for commuters depending on where you live. In a cost of living crisis, some people are choosing to work more from home to avoid paying to get from A to B… Read more Audio

7:11 AM.The Nelson and Tasman regions are staring down what could be a double hit of big job cuts. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:07 AM.RNZ can reveal Northland College has taken the first steps to becoming a charter school and is the first state school to publicly declare its hand. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns have turned in a statement performance at the World Cup beating Ireland 40 points to nil in their final pool game in Brighton. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 8 September 2025. Audio

6:49 AM.New Zealand First wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory, and increase contributions to eight, then 10 percent. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

6:42 AM.The Black Ferns now who have sent an emphatic message as they seek to defend their Rugby World Cup title, as they beat Ireland 40-nil. Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:37 AM.The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio