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Southern Cross says even though fewer people are taking out travel insurance, the amount it's paying in claims keeps going up. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Some rheumatologists are turning down about half the specialist referrals they receive from GPs in order to provide adequate treatment for their existing patients. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

Auckland Council has scrapped a trial of fortnightly rubbish collections after a backlash from affected residents. Council's Policy, Planning and Development Committee chairperson, Richard Hills. Audio

It has been a big year for the country's education sector with a number of major changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

The driver for social media content appears to be pushing people beyond their limits, and resulting in rescues. Paul Rogers is an emergency rescue volunteer in Wanaka and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The new head of the Reserve Bank says she wants financial markets to know exactly where she stands, after stepping in to calm markets this week. Corin Dann talks to Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman Audio

A former New Plymouth mayor has put in a bid to buy two blocks of Kainga Ora flats - planning to bowl them and build apartments alongside an upmarket development he already has under way. Taranaki… Audio

A local board election has been voided, and voters will have to go back to the polls, after a judge ruled fraudulent voting had "permeated or infected" the election. Simon Mitchell, KC spoke to Ingrid… Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

When Swedish homewares giant IKEA opened its doors earlier this month, it also opened up for online orders. But, some online shoppers say they're still waiting for their deliveries nearly two weeks… Audio

Some Canterbury anglers are despairing over the state of the region's rivers which they say have seen a steep drop in fish numbers. Keiller MacDuff reports Audio

A Sydney couple, identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman, are being recognised for their heroic actions on the day of the Bondi attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Sydney. Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of the treasury's latest economic forecasts. Anneke Smith reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

Auckland University addiction researcher Dr Kate Kersey says more people are curious about going sober, so it is important to have options for everyone. Dr Kersey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

There are fears Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul could be seriously injured in the ring on Saturday. Ross McNaughton has the story. And former boxing promoter Dean Lonergan talks to Nathan Rarere. Audio

Gaza's being hit by wild weather, while most of the population are surviving in tents - Alex Baird reports from Doha. Audio

TradeMe's Emma Bacon takes a last look at the site's Christmas listings Audio

Flash flood are hitting Morocco, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has his report from Africa Audio