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5:25 AM.It's been a wet around the country this weekend, what does that mean for the production of fruit and veges? Glenn Forsyth will know.. Audio

5:18 AM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found former officer Hurimoana Dennis unlawfully detained a teenager in 2015 and abused his power while he was in the force. In 2015, Mr Dennis was charged… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.The official cash rate (OCR) was kept steady at 1.0 percent, as the monetary policy committee, which now sets the cash rate, decided that there was no major change in the outlook since the surprise… Read more Audio

5:27 AM.The public will now decide whether terminally ill adults will be given the right to end their lives. MPs last night voted by 69 to 51 in favour of the End of Life Choice Bill, promoted by the Act MP… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.One of the leading contenders for the All Blacks head coach role could cause a shake-up for Super Rugby coaching even before the new season kicks off. The Super Rugby sides have officially announced… Read more Audio

5:21 AM.The repair of the only bridge offering vehicle access to three Urupa near Wairoa hangs in the balance after the district council deemed it structurally unsafe. Patangata Bridge was closed to cars in… Read more Audio

5:42 AM.Car importers say cars could cost hundreds of dollars more if they're brought into the country via Northland instead of Auckland. The government is considering a report that's recommended moving Ports… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.The Official Cash Rate will be announced this afternoon by the Reserve bank, it's expected to be one of the toughest official cash rate calls in years. 

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5:28 AM.South East Asian community leaders are offering to teach Shane Jones about arranged marriages. The New Zealand First MP is out of favour for telling those unhappy with immigration's clampdown on… Read more Audio

5:22 AM.Trying to identify plants infected with Myrtle rust can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But researchers at the crown institute, Scion, think they have found a tool which will help… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.Just after sunrise this morning an astronomical event is taking place that has extra significance this year. The transit of the planet Mercury moving across the sun happens around 13 times every… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.Catastrophic fires are still burning through New South Wales and Queensland with firefighters battling more than 60 fires. Paul Williams is from Lake Cooroibah, on the Sunshine Coast and told the ABC… Read more Audio

5:36 AM.What is the business team is focusing on today? Gyles Beckford joined us live on the show to let us know. Audio

5:25 AM.Let's take a look at what's up on TradeMe this week as Christmas rapidly approaches. Bay of Plenty's famous yellow fire-engine-with-a-face, Bernie, is up for sale for at least ten thousand dollars… Read more Audio

5:13 AM.In the UK, Nigel Farasszhge has announced that his Brexit Party won't stand candidates in the 317 seats won by Conservative MPs in the 2017 election. Mr Farage explained his position to supporters a… Read more Audio

5:54 AM.A petition to ban the sale of fireworks to the public has gathered almost 25,000 signatures with organisers wanting Guy Fawke's celebrations restricted to public displays organised by Councils. In… Read more Audio

5:43 AM.As Mike King's Gumboot Fund runs out of money, another youth wellbeing program says funding is also a constant struggle. Auckland's the Kindness Institute is trying to give young people the tools they… Read more Video, Audio

5:27 AM.As we head in to another week, it is of course time to check in with our Minister of Fruit and Veg Mr Glenn Forsyth! Audio

5:23 AM.Back home, New Zealand based K-pop dance crew MDC have just returned from competing in the global K-pop Festival in South Korea. Only thirteen groups from around the world get selected to perform, and… Read more Audio