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7:34 AM.Market Update for 27 August 2025. Audio

7:26 AM.Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work. Lincoln University Provost… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered open. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.Auckland boarding house managers say they evicted 26 vulnerable people with just two days' notice over safety concerns. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

7:08 AM.The future of at least two government Ministries looks uncertain with the Public Service Commissioner refusing to rule out major changes for the Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Mata… Read more Audio

7:05 AM.Kiwis star Brandon Smith is free to play for the Rabbitohs in the final round of the NRL season despite facing drugs and betting charges in Queensland. Audio

6:53 AM.Economic recovery may have been delayed but not derailed - that's the assessment of the country's biggest bank. Audio

6:48 AM.Parents say the Education Ministry's clarification of what counts as being open for instruction shows some schools have been getting it wrong for years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Mystery still surrounds a mayday call that sparked a massive search operation in Cook Strait. Wellington Harbour Master Grant Nalder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:39 AM.In the UK, Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party would deport 600,000 migrants over five years, if it comes to power at the next election. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:35 AM.Rural women have shared their view on changes to the Equal Pay Act. Audio

6:27 AM.Two more seats have been confirmed in the 2026 Formula One driver lineup, with new team Cadillac announcing their drivers. Audio

6:23 AM.Some Cromwell residents are up in arms about a giant gold mine, poised for the Fast-Track Bill, and set to start changing their backyard as early as February. Otago-Southland reporter Katie Todd has… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.A coroner is recommending life jackets be made mandatory for anyone rock fishing. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:04 AM.Kiwis forward Brandon Smith is free to play for South Sydney in the final round of the NRL season despite facing drug-supply charges from Queensland police. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.A New Plymouth business is stamping its mark on the crazy world of American sports trading cards and sporting memorabilia. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio

8:50 AM.A 20-year-old law student has taken Auckland Transport to court and won. Sean O'Loughlin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.To rugby league, and an investigation by Queensland police has resulted in Kiwis international Brandon Smith being charged with drug and betting offences. Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.A search is underway for a boat missing off the coast of Wellington, after a mayday call on Monday night. Wellington reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 26 August 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:23 AM.The Crown says a jury will have to decide whether the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time. Reporter Lauren Crimp was at court. Audio