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7:10 AM.Parliament has rushed through legislation designed to prevent any greyhound owners from killing their dogs, after Tuesday's announcement that racing will be banned. Racing Minister Winston Peters… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 11 December 2024 Audio

6:46 AM.The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio

6:41 AM.The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z has accused the lawyer behind joint rape allegations with Sean "Diddy" Combs of trying to "extort exorbitant sums". US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.There are signs daily life is gradually returning to normal in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spoke to… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.An influx of dog attacks has canine experts warning kiwis to learn the basics of dog safety. The Dog Safe Workplace founder and director Jo Clough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:48 AM.Refugees have turned out in force for a police recruitment drive. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

8:44 AM.As banks reduce their ATM networks, they are being replaced by private providers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:39 AM.The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in New Zealand last week to promote his new book Unleashed. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 10 December 2024. Audio

8:25 AM.A man is in police custody in relation to the killing of a health insurance boss in New York last week. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:18 AM.The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.The head of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity is optimistic about the government's plan to grow competition in the banking sector. Simplicity chief executive Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has been named the WTA Tour's Newcomer of the Year. Audio

7:52 AM.The government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:47 AM.Firefighters in Canterbury have been busy battling four large blazes in West Melton, Kirwee, Bridge Hill, and Waihao Downs, near the regional border with Otago. District Commander for Canterbury Dave… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.The Education Review Office says schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of relationships and sexuality lessons. ERO Education Evaluation Centre head Ruth Shinoda spoke to… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The process in which Health New Zealand was able to find 1100 IT jobs to cut has now become clearer. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.Front-line health workers in Northland are being asked to "fill in" on reception to let overworked admin staff take toilet breaks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio