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Ryan Fox carded eight birdies to claim a share of the lead after opening round of the Australian Open. Audio

Business news for 5 December 2025 Audio

The Government's changing the rules for retirement villages including introducing an independent disputes scheme, and ensuring former residents will be repaid within 12 months. Age Concern's Chief… Read more Audio

Gaza's civil defence agency says five people, including two children, have been killed after an Israeli strike near a shelter camp in al-Mawasi. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram, who is in Gaza spoke… Read more Audio

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

A former addict who spent years going in and out of jail says the only real way out is through specialist courts that treat addiction. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio

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

A Massey University Professor says he's stunned by the Government's decision to not to include international shipping and aviation emissions in New Zealand's targets. College of Sciences Distinguished… Read more Audio

Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred as the Black Caps duo combined for a 279-run stand to effectively bat West Indies out of the opening… Read more Audio

The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus… Read more Audio

A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton spoke… Read more Audio