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7:25 AM.Auckland dog walkers say new council rules are confusing, costly, and hard to enforce. Professional Dog Walkers Association's Cassie Jefferies spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:19 AM.In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the country were mandated by the government to submit their water service delivery plan by Wednesday. Minister for Local Government Simon… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Doctors have made impassioned pleas to the government to step back from a law change they say will stop them from speaking out, and cost patient lives. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:07 AM.Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:05 AM.The Springboks concede the All Blacks Eden Park record is intimidating, but they believe the pressure is firmly on the hosts ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship test in Auckland. Audio

6:53 AM.Morning Business News with Anan Zaki. Audio

6:44 AM.A last-minute collapse of a joint plan between Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty and Thames Coromandel councils saw the Thames district shunted from the water service deal. Thames Coromandel deputy… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:23 AM.Early Sports Chat with Barry Guy. Audio

6:19 AM.Parties vying for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat are worried about low turnout, with less than 10 percent of votes cast so far Saturday's by-election. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

6:13 AM.World News Wrap with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.More than half of small to medium businesses in New Zealand experienced a cyber threat in the last six months. National Cyber Security Centre's Director Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.There was no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana after organisers ordered the race to finish three kilometres from the line due to pro-Palestinian protesters causing disruption at the finish in… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.A geothermal plant near Taupo is about to power up its fifth electricity generator. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

8:52 AM.We're a few days into meteorological Spring and after what for many was a rough and wet winter, the forecast is now out for what we can expect over the coming months. Earth Sciences NZ's Chris… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Policy NZ is an online tool trying to change that by making it easier for voters to get the info they need. Co-founder Oliver Neas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 3 September 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 3 September 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.With the price of gold reaching record heights, auction houses have told RNZ that they're seeing a surge of people interested in what it means for any necklaces, bracelets and rings they might have… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.It may be five weeks until election day, but local body candidates are not cutting through to young people. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

8:06 AM.National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:05 AM.Last year's Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio is heading back to the Pulse for next year's ANZ Premiership. Audio

7:55 AM.A Lower Hutt worker who's been sleeping in his car at the Petone foreshore for five months says it is taking a toll on his health. Reporter Nick James has more. Audio

7:53 AM.Corrections is reviewing a risk assessment tool used to decide whether prisoners are suitable to share a cell after two fatal assaults. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio