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6:47 AM.Severe thunderstorms could be hitting parts of the North Island and the lower south is also preparing for some pretty heavy rain. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:43 AM.Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison before being released on life parole for her part in the death of West Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1989. Maney says it's never been about the money… Read more 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

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.It's the last day for Winstone Pulp International after operating for 45 years in the Ruapehu District, providing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars for the local economy. Senior Journalist… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat in southern Lebanon. The deaths are the first since Israel sent ground troops into the country two days ago to fight Iranian-backed Hezbollah… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.The Silver Ferns have lost the Taini Jamison Trophy after failing to protect a one-point halftime lead in last night's second netball test against England in Porirua. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.How much will the school holidays hit your pocket? First Up producer Mahvash Ikram went to the mall to find out. Audio

8:53 AM.Public health advice still urges people to test and isolate if they have the virus - but now those who suspect they have Covid will need to pay. College of General Practitioners Medical Director Dr… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The fine for parking in a mobility parking spot has just gone up from $150 to $750. IHC Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:44 AM.A woman who spent years in a fundamentalist religious group is warning others about the dangers of cults. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

8:41 AM.Wellington businesses are adapting and changing to meet grim economic times in the Capital. Ashleigh McCaull 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 2 October 2024. Audio

8:26 AM.Public health advocates says vaping now seems to attract more regulation than smoking. Professor Richard Edwards spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:22 AM.Transport agency Waka Kotahi is warning school holiday travellers to take care as heavy rain and snow settles in from Wednesday. Waka Kotahi journey manager Tresca Forrester spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:12 AM.Labour's associate spokesperson for foreign affairs Damien O'Connor has removed a tweet that appeared to justify Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Tim Southee has reportedly stepped down as Black Caps test captain following their series defeat in Sri Lanka. Audio

7:54 AM.Breeding season for kākā is in full swing and the Department of Conservation says Wellington attics might be prime real estate for these feathered flat-hunters. DOC biodiversity ranger David Moss… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The escalating costs for building Dunedin Hospital have highlighted what critics say are some unique challenges the country faces with big building projects. RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith is set to meet formally with Ngāpuhi hapū for the first time, amid ongoing work to find a mutually acceptable configuration of the hapū for Treaty… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The Grocery Action Group says a Commerce Commission decision to block the Foodstuffs merger is good news, but it won't help Kiwis struggling at the checkout. Grocery Action Group Chairperson Sue… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media and been ordered to fix it. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio