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7:45 AM.The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup and this they get a chance to prove it against England on Monday morning. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Israeli air strikes have blasted Beirut overnight. The strikes have been described as some of the heaviest bombing of the Lebanese capital since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Dunedin is continuing its recovery this morning after being battered by destructive floods. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:25 AM.The government has lifted the lid on the 149 proposals selected for its Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:21 AM.Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:17 AM.Samoan locals say oil from the shipwreck extends several kilometres along the coast. Manu Percival from the South Coast of Samoa's main island Upolu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Penrith Panthers have won an unprecedented fourth straight NRL title after beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 in last night's grand final in Sydney. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 7 October 2024 Audio

6:43 AM.After days of downpours sent flood waters rushing through homes and slips spilling down roads in Dunedin and Clutha, the clean up is now underway. Our reporter Lauren Crimp paid South Dunedin a visit.

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

6:30 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.It has been one year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

6:09 AM.A Court of Inquiry will investigate why the naval vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, struck a reef, capsized, and sank in Samoa at the weekend. Labour's defence spokesperson Peeni Henare spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Penrith Panthers have won their fourth NRL rugby league grand final title in a row with victory over the Melbourne Storm in Sydney. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding, about 100 people… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is underway and the White Ferns begin their campaign against India on Saturday morning. White Ferns' all rounder Melie Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:51 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:44 AM.Thousands of customers of a hearing clinic chain in New Zealand have been warned about a ransomware attack that has stolen masses of sensitive data. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke to… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.A major audiology chain of clinics has kept an Auckland man's personal details for over six years, then lost them to criminal hackers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

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

8:32 AM.Business news for 4 October 2024. Audio

8:28 AM.Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:24 AM.Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles. Eleisha Foon spoke to Defence Ministers on the sidelines of the South Pacific Defence Ministers… Read more Audio