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6:20 AM.MetService issued warnings for severe gales and heavy rain for parts of the South Island overnight. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:18 AM.Tourism in the North Pacific is still very far off from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

6:06 AM.White Fern Amelia Kerr's success with bat and ball has been recognised with the ICC women's cricketer of the year award. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.New research from the Massey University's Financial Education and Research Centre has found less than $500,000 saved for retirement could be enough. Financial Advice NZ CEO Nick Hakes spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.New Zealand has said its entire $100 million annual aid programme for the island nation is now under review because of what it says is lack of "open dialogue". Victoria University professor and… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.DeepSeek is now Apple's most downloaded free app in the United States, overtaking Chat GPT, and its emergence has seen share prices for the likes of Nvidia plunge by 14 percent. Dan Ives from Wedbush… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The government is relaxing visa rules to attract 'digital nomads,' allowing them to stay longer and spend more money locally. Barcelona-based writer Marta Bausells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:26 AM.Mangawhai is still feeling the effects of Sunday's tornado. Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:23 AM.A New Zealander based in California and displaced by wildfires is backing changes to visitor visas in NZ. Julz Tocker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:18 AM.New Zealand's shores could be looking very inviting for Californians in the wake of devastating wildfires, as our government loosens visa rules for "digital nomads". Former EMA chief executive Brett… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.In his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talked about sending the signal that foreign investors would be "welcomed rather than treated as criminals" and the government would… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:54 AM.Economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.$220,000 has been pocketed in fines for the misuse of a bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital - in just one month. Nick James reports. Audio

7:44 AM.The Green Party is urging the government to stick to an international climate change agreement and stay away from subsidising or underwriting fossil fuel exploration. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.The government's move to loosen visitor visa rules has already piqued overseas interest - including from Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:10 AM.Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:54 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:48 AM.The Tasman District, with its golden beaches and national parks, could be in line to get an influx of digital nomads. Tasman District Council mayor Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:44 AM.This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the ASB Polyfest, one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio

6:42 AM.An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio