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6:49 AM.President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.Two whales have died amid a stranding of nearly 40 pilot whales. Project Jonah's Louisa Hawkes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:44 AM.Farmers are on high alert after high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - was found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Otago Federated Farmers' provincial president… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:06 AM.McLaren have called for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… 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 group of elderly Western Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 can now finally obtain New Zealand citizenship after being stripped of it decades ago. Grace Fiavaai has more. Audio

8:47 AM.From Wellington's Khandallah to Christchurch's Cashmere, New Zealand's urban centres are full of names with origins that can be traced to India. RNZ Asia's Blessen Tom reports. Audio

8:45 AM.University of Auckland scientists have begun providing a genetic test for people with autism. Katie Fitzgerald has been looking into this. Audio

8:39 AM.Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 2 December 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.Sunday marked the start of summer and Water Safety New Zealand says Kiwis are on track to make 2024 a landmark year. Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Daniel Gerrard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:21 AM.A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.Abuse in care survivors are outraged after senior ministers suggested lowering expectations on government commitments. Abuse survivors Ken Clearwater and Tu Chapman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Resource minister Shane Jones is considering a request from the gas and oil lobby to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.Red Bull's Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari took their Formula One constructors' title duel down to the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi next… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.Te Papa has pocketed $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance and staffing… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.A temporary path to the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove has opened nearly two years after the walk was closed to the public. Thames Coromandel District Mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.England defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.A new report highlights the success of the current lunches in schools programme, which the government plans to overhaul from January. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Professor Lisa Te Morenga spoke… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Local iwi and ecologists say a Hawke's Bay river that flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle should be re-widened to make space for future floods. Analysis provided to RNZ shows the Ngaruroro River has been… Read more Audio