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7:21 AM.Donald Trump has officially been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:10 AM.Donald Trump has officially become the USA's new president. The ceremony was held in Washington a couple hours ago, where hundreds of people gathered to see the new president. Associated Press… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister, Israel says three… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.A shearer from the Bay of Plenty is attempting to break the nine-hour world record for shearing strong wool lambs. Shearing Sports New Zealand media officer Doug Laing spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:51 AM.Three whales have died after a pod stranded in Golden Bay over the weekend. DOC acting operations manager Golden Bay Andrew Lamason spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:49 AM.Wild weather is expected to hit the upper North Island early this week. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

8:41 AM.SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.Sixteen-year-old Alexis Owen from Dunedin has upset the defending champion and an Olympian to claim the New Zealand Open men's surfing title at Stent Road beach in Taranaki on Sunday. Owen spoke to… Read more Audio

8:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio

8:24 AM.The Government's climate plans have come under scrutiny after the country's largest farm, Molesworth Station, was included in a map of land that could be planted in forestry. Climate Change… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:14 AM.The Prime Minister says he hasn't lost confidence in Shane Reti despite sacking him as Health Minister. Dr Reti was a major casualty of Sunday's reshuffle, with Simeon Brown set to take on the role… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Public health advocates say a change of Minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for health care, or not being treated at all. Bill Hickman has more. Audio

7:56 AM.TikTok suddenly went offline in the US, as the ban came into effect over concerns about the app's links to the Chinese government. Social Shepherd chief executive Zoë Shepherd spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:52 AM.Some industry groups are already opposing the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:48 AM.Expectant parents are being warned about disruption at Wellington Hospital as work to replace its faulty copper pipes progresses. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:44 AM.Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Washington DC with a coalition of groups organised the movement with the stated aim of confronting "Trumpism" - smaller protests against Trump were held… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Dr Shane Reti has been given the boot from the health portfolio in a big reshuffle by the Prime Minister. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:35 AM.The prime minister's cabinet reshuffle has been given the thumbs down from Labour. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:27 AM.The Rangitata MP James Meager will be working outside of cabinet as Minister for the South Island, Hunting and Fishing, Youth and Associate Minister of Transport. Meager spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:24 AM.The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister. Brown spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:10 AM.Israel says three hostages - who have been held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months - have been released back into Israeli territory hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Correspondent… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.The Dargaville Little Theatre has been selected to represent New Zealand in the World Amateur Theatre Festival in Monaco this year. Troy Matich reports. Audio