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8:52 AM.In a recently released draft strategy, the government wants New Zealand to be a global creative powerhouse, with creatives better able to support themselves financially. Libby Kirkby-McLeod who is… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A group of New Zealand law firms is launching a framework for collaborative pro bono work. Te Ara Ture director Sabrina Muck spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:43 AM.A team from Wellington won the SKY TV Pub Quiz Championships at Eden Park on Saturday night, beating around 70 other teams. Team member Jamie Fenton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.A new survey shows the numbers of young teens taking up vaping is dropping - but advocates say older students are falling through the gaps. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 25 November 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.Max Verstappen has won this year's Formula One motor racing world championship. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:23 AM.Monday is the deadline for schools to leave the free lunch scheme before it switches to a cheaper model next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:18 AM.An immunisation leader says there's no quick fix for whooping cough and people should get vaccinated now. Immunisation Advisory Centre founder Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.The perennial question of whether sports and politics should mix is back in focus. Sports historian Greg Ryan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Max Verstappen says his fourth consecutive F1 world title came after a "very challenging" season and he is "hungry" for more success in 2025. Audio

7:56 AM.A beloved Upper Hutt cockatoo known for her catchphrase "hello darling" is home, after being stolen from Staglands Wildlife Reserve a week ago. Staglands' Sarah Purdy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:52 AM.The winner of this year's top playwright award links his success to his migrant Pasifika grandparents. Bruce Mason Playwriting Award winner Leki Jackson-Bourke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:49 AM.They're the biggest threat you've never heard of - solar storms are the subject of a yet-to-be-released detailed response plan by the emergency response agency. Kate Green has more. Audio

7:45 AM.Patrols on Monday morning show that none of the nearly forty pilot whales refloated from a Northland beach on Sunday have returned. Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board marine researcher Hollie Kereopa… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.The Defence force has been holding dozens of meetings with three powerful partners including the US, about advanced military and spy tech, including drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.This year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped up with a pledge from wealthy countries to triple the funding they provide to developing nations to help them move away from using fossil fuels and… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Oranga Tamariki's new chief social worker is defending criticisms the ministry does not take record-keeping seriously. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:19 AM.Departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:14 AM.One year into the coalition, Christopher Luxon contends it has been coherent, calm, and consistent - and denies the minor parties have had disproportionate influence. The prime minister sat down with… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.GPs say patients who desperately need hospital treatment are increasingly not even making it onto waiting lists. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:06 AM.Max Verstappen joined a select group with his fourth straight Formula One title after finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was by George Russell in a Mercedes one-two with Lewis… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 25 November 2024 Audio

6:42 AM.Israel says a rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been murdered and have vowed to track down his killers. Middle East correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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