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10:00 AM.On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Read more Audio

8:58 AM.This year's Te Matatini as just got underway at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu. Te Manu Korihi reporter Emma Andrews spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:54 AM.The last stretch of metal road in New Zealand's State Highway network has been sealed, with contractors putting on the finishing touches to 12 kilometres of tarseal through the remote Tāngarākau Gorge… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.A new survey has found it's not just young people who are heading off to explore the world on exciting OEs. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokākahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite. Police's Bay of Plenty… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 25 February 2025. Audio

8:28 AM.Another week, another round of fixed rate cuts from the big banks. But how much further could we expect rates to fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:23 AM.New Zealand and Australia have been found to have some of the highest rates of breast cancer in the world. Victoria University of Wellington's Health Services Research Centre senior research fellow in… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The US is making power moves in space at the same time China is projecting naval power int he Tasman Sea. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:11 AM.Andrew Bayly's resignation as a Minister following an incident with a staff member has once again raised questions about poor parliamentary behaviour. Independent Commissioner for Parliamentary… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps have powered into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with Rachin Ravindra's century and inspired bowling from Michael Bracewell ensuring a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Audio

7:52 AM.The Labour leader, Chris Hipkins has criticised is critical of the Prime Minister's handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation saying Christopher Luxon should have acted sooner. Prime Minister Christopher… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.Thousands are expected to pour through the gates of New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on Tuesday, as kapa haka groups from around the country compete in Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:42 AM.People on both sides on the thin blue line agree the ban on gang patches has been a huge success. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:29 AM.The Black Caps are guaranteed a berth in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy tournament after beating Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi. Rachin Ravindra returned from injury to blast a… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:19 AM.Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way. Political editor Jo Moir… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.Labour is ridiculing the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for describing his handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation as "quick" and "impressive". Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps are into the Champions Trophy semi-finals thanks to a five wicket win over Bangladesh with Rachin Ravindra starring with the bat and Michael Bracewell with the ball. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 25 February 2025. Audio

6:45 AM.Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio