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7:47 AM.The number of KiwiSaver members tapping into their retirement savings to get by remains at record levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:43 AM.Gisborne businesses are struggling with many on the brink of closure. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook went to see how people are faring. Audio

7:39 AM.An advocate for survivors of sexual violence says she's thankful for the number of guilty verdicts in the trial of serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo. Aviva Sexual Violence Service manager Jo Bader… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:27 AM.The first cancer drug funded through Pharmac's boost earlier this year is available from Tuesday. The Cancer Control Agency head Rami Rahal. Audio

7:21 AM.Drivers beware, from Tuesday, it's going to cost a lot more if you get pinged parking illegally. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio

7:17 AM.More than 1700 homes and businesses are still without power in the Mackenzie district of south Canterbury after a crop-dusting helicopter flying over private land severed two lines on Monday morning… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.US officials say Israel plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns have dropped to No.3 in the women's world rugby rankings following successive losses to England and Ireland. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 1 October 2024. Audio

6:45 AM.The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.Parts of the Mackenzie District are in their 20th hour without power now, as Transpower works to repair lines damaged by a crop-dusting helicopter on Monday. Tekapo community board chair and local… Read more Audio

6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.Local Government New Zealand argues that ratepayers have to cough up for the cost of tourists, and calls on the government to distribute the $65 increase charges as ringfenced funding to councils that… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.It's been a chilly night for many residents in the Mackenzie District, where hundreds of households are without power. Alpine Energy chief customer and strategy officer Andrew Kerr spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs on day four of the rain-affected second test in Kanpur. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.A seven-million-dollar playground emerging on the New Plymouth coastline promises something for everyone - young or old. When complete, Destination Play will cover two hectares and include a dozen… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.Kiwi families bunking off school to go on holiday early say they're doing so because flights are cheaper and they don't care about taking their children out of school early. Meanwhile Associate… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.SEEK's latest Advertised Salary Index shows the tough economic environment is beginning to bite, with diminishing growth in salaries across the motu. Overall growth was 3.7 percent in the year to… Read more Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 30 September 2024 Audio