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New data shows half of older New Zealanders still write their passwords on paper. The research also shows nearly a fifth of New Zealanders with older relatives say they'd rather go to the dentist than… Audio

Torrential rain in Taranaki last week caused the upper reaches of the Waitotara River to breach its banks covering the Waitotara Valley Road in places with debris and silt. Taranaki Whanganui reporter… Audio

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

First Union has described a redundancy extension and moves to find new jobs for fire-affected supermarket workers in Auckland as a "good outcome". First Union's Rudd Hughes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Market Update for 10 July 2025. Audio

Forty years ago on Thursday French agents bombed the Rainbow Warrior killing one person on board. The Greenpeace protest ship was docked in Auckland - due to sail a few days' later for the French… Audio

A high court jury has seen video footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's interview with the police, where her story is put under the microscope. Reporter Kate Green has more. Audio

As more bad weather bears down on the country, a new report prepared for the government estimates more than 14,000 homes worth almost $13 billion could be lost to flooding over the next 35 years… Audio

A new boss for New Zealand and Racing Bulls formula one driver Liam Lawson. Audio

A US survey has found that teenagers spend about a fifth of car trips looking at their phones while driving. AutoSense chief executive Charles Dawson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Reserve Bank says the economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association's Leigh Hodgetts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The world of Formula One has been shocked at the announcement of Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner's instant release. PA Media's Formula One Correspondent Philip Duncan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A former Muriwai resident who lost her home during Cyclone Gabrielle is adamant she would now be bankrupt without a council buyout of her property. Former Muriwai homeowner Caroline Bell-Booth spoke… Audio

It's 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Matt Whineray… Audio

Advice given to the government on how to deal with the cost of climate change has been described as quote "morally bankrupt" by one expert. In Depth journalist Kate Newton reports. Audio

Hamilton police have arrested a 20-year-old armed man and charged him with murder, following a shooting and hours-long manhunt on Wednesday night. Reporter Keillier MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Queensland's overcome the underdogs tag yet again, to win rugby league's State of Origin series against New South Wales. Audio

Business news for 10 July 2025. Audio

The second ever E-sports world cup is underway in Saudi Arabia. Auckland University's Dr Kenny Ching spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A heavy rain watch for parts of Tasman District is now in force with a high chance it could yet be upgraded to an orange warning. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid… Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio