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6:45 AM.Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:20 AM.Strong wool prices are at an eight-year high, but hill country farmers are continuing to invest in sheep that don't grow fleece. Penny Miles has the story. Audio

6:11 AM.Canada, Mexico and China have confirmed they will retaliate after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the three countries. Correspondent in Washington D.C Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Central Stags have won the Super Smash men's crown, beating the Canterbury Kings by six wickets in the final at the Basin Reserve. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday, Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:45 AM.Kāinga Ora has changed its mind and is now allowing wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. Carpet brand Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith spoke… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 31 January 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.The Latin American community in New Zealand is not impressed with recent political comments, saying they feel unfairly singled out. President of the New Zealand arm of the Mexican Global Network… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.A new-look Moana Pasifika side will be tested for the first time ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season this afternoon. Audio

7:55 AM.Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.A series of domain names registered to Desley for Mayor have sparked speculation Auckland's deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, could challenge Wayne Brown for the mayoralty. Political commentator Ben… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, is in Dunedin on Friday to provide an update on the new Dunedin Hospital. Labour's Ingrid Leary spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:35 AM.The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:25 AM.Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio