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Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Audio

The economic forecast for 2026 looks pretty tough for New Zealand. The latest Infometrics forecast predicts a one-point-four percent decline in New Zealand's expected GDP growth in 2026. Chief… Audio

The NBA playoffs started yesterday and Golden State has grabbed headlines. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

KiwiRail has fallen on its sword after the Commerce Commision revealed it potentially breached the fair trading act by leading customers to believe comspensation wasn't available after ferries broke… Audio

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Audio

SEEK New Zealand's latest report shows the number of job ads is up slightly - with the 2 percent rise the first lift since August 2022. SEEK Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Audio

The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent. In a statement released yesterday, RBNZ board chair Neil Quigley said the organisation will need to look… Audio

The Commerce Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from KiwiRail to compensate customers impacted by ferry breakdowns in 2023. Interislander has also committed to updating its policies… Audio

For many New Zealanders, Autumn means one thing - feijoa seaon. All over the country, staffrooms and office whare kai are filled with the little green fruit. But spare a thought for New Zealanders… Audio

One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Audio

For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

An Oxfordshire man has set a new world record after Morris dancing for more than 11 hours straight. Newly crowned Guiness World Record holder, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio

Rieko Ioane is off to Leinster. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the… Audio

Kieran McAnulty talks the week in politics from a Labour perspective Audio

Former President Joe Biden has addressed the chaos of the Trump presidency - Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio