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7:56 AM.How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:51 AM.Christchurch Police are using the Eagle helicopter in a two month operation targeting youth offending. Acting Canterbury District Commander Inspector Peter Cooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:23 AM.As the school year starts to wind down and children begin the countdown to Christmas, there's one dilemma that creeps back into households across the motu; Christmas presents for your child's teacher… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New Zealanders $13 billion over the next three decades. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Could compulsory childhood immunisation - like Australia's No Jab/ No Play policy - help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage? Since the current measles outbreak began 50 days ago, MMR measles… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Another fatal stabbing on an Auckland bus has left commuters shaken and raised fresh questions about safety on public transport. Local Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The injury depleted Black Caps will take a vastly changed side into the second test against the West Indies, with coach Rob Walter not set to confirm his playing 11 until just before the toss. Audio

6:47 AM.The Supreme Court has ruled parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government. Peter Humphreys cares 24/7 for his 37 year old disabled daughter Sian, and spoke to… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.Australian teenagers under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on many major social media platforms. ABC's Gavin Coote spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:27 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.One of the country's top judges commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic voilence but officials shelved it. Amy Williams reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.Conservation groups are warning the scrapping of the Resource Management Act could put environmental protections at risk. Forest and Bird chief advisor Richard Capie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.Three players could make their Black Caps debuts in the second test against the West Indies, which starts today in Wellington, with the hosts hit hard by injury. Audio

10:00 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has topped the list of Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nominations. Entertainment reporter Kate Rodger spoke to… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann about the latest fire to hit the Tongariro National Park region. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:24 AM.Shoppers who look beyond the cheapest price tag might be able to save on their Christmas groceries, Consumer NZ says. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains, talking to Corin Dann. Audio

8:20 AM.A new report highlights the effects of climate change on Northland - and why our northernmost region is so vulnerable to its effects. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

8:15 AM.Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast. Cam Wallace is the CEO of Qantas International and Freight and spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio