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8:18 AM.The Government is considering lowering its housing intensification targets in Auckland after pushback from critics. Scott Caldwell, a spokesperson for advocacy group Coalition for More Homes spoke to… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

8:10 AM.The Black Caps have won the final ODI against India to take the series 2-1. Debutant Jayden Lennox spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:53 AM.It's been an idea floated for nearly 100 years - shifting the Picton ferry terminal to Clifford Bay for a faster Cook Strait crossing but so far, the Government has dismissed the proposal. Mary Argue… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening to slap tariffs on European allies standing in his way. Nicholas Ross Smith, a senior research fellow at Canterbury… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sporting world. Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:23 AM.Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should receive government funding. Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the University of Auckland, Wayne Cutfield… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should receive government funding. Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the University of Auckland, Wayne Cutfield… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:12 AM.Most flood-damaged roads on Northland's east coast have been cleared after yesterday's torrential rain brought down slips and downed trees. Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:08 AM.Civil defence is bracing for more heavy downpours in Northland later this week while communities are still dealing with destroyed homes and buildings. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

10:00 AM.A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The New Zealand surfing Nationals have been on all week in Gisborne and they're getting to the pointy end of the competition with the men's and men's open finals tomorrow. Surfing New Zealand's Ben… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Lucy Thompson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from London with an update on what's been making news overnight in Europe. Audio

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

8:35 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:26 AM.A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us. Specialist systems engineer at Gen, Dean Williams spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

8:16 AM.The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage. Mike Siermans spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand Rugby have given Scott 'Razor' Robertson the cut just half way through his four year contract. RNZ Sports Reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:52 AM.Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio

7:41 AM.The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine. Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio