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7:12 AM.Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 6 November 2024 Audio

6:50 AM.Health New Zealand's top mental health clinician says the new system for police to hand over people in mental crisis will be safer. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

6:47 AM.As the U.S. elections unfold, America's territories such as the Northern Marianas, American Samoa and Guam, along with rest of the pacific region are closely watching. Eleisha Foon reports. Audio

6:42 AM.It's Election Day in the United States - the final day on which Americans can vote in the race for the White House. Correspondent Simon marks reports. Audio

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

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Tourism operators are putting a long, harsh winter behind them and are optimistic for the summer ahead. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

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

6:08 AM.The US presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is hurtling towards an uncertain finish on Wednesday. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.NCEA exams start on Tuesday, and as you'll remember, it can be a stressful time for students. First Up's Leonard Powell went out to ask exam survivors for some tips on tackling the study season. Audio

8:48 AM.Flemington Racetrack will be the place on Tuesday afternoon for "the race that stops two nations". Racing commentator Aidan Rodley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:45 AM.Rotorua's mayor says the city is on its way to being rid of the emergency housing motels as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to determine the future of seven such motels. Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.A North Island principal says she's grateful for any financial support the government can give to students struggling with maths. Principal of Whangarei Intermediate Haley Read spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 5 November 2024 Audio

8:25 AM.As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris eye up the White House New Zealand investors are assessing what impact either result might have here. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.Over 78 million people have already voted in the intense 2024 US election. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:10 AM.The latest poll in Pennsylvania is close. According to Five Thirty Eight - Donald Trump is on 47.9 percent, and Kamala Harris is 47.8 - point one separating them. Whomever wins the state and its 19… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Breakers remain top of the NBL basketball standings after brushing aside hosts Melbourne United 113-79 in last night's top of the table matchup. Audio

7:50 AM.Associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting excise tax from heated… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.A Christchurch community board member says government changes to a scheme helping owners of earthquake-damaged homes shows they don't understand what claimants are dealing with. Community board member… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Rotorua residents are desperate and despondent as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to decide the fate of seven emergency housing motels in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

7:40 AM.Kiwi horse racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting on the 164th Melbourne Cup run this afternoon at Flemington. Thad Taylor from the TAB spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio