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The Far North town of Kaitaia is reeling from the violent death of one of its best-known identities and entrepreneurs. Peter de Graaf reports.

Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann

Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic.

World Rugby has announced a major change to its global calendar, launching the new Nations Championship overnight. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive, David Moffett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

The government is being warned New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles, after it slashed the Clean Car Standard. Anneke Smith reports from parliament.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco Choice Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann.

Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries like Australia and the United States; Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion; Police are still searching for the body of a child who died alongside two other children and an adult in a house fire just south of Sanson.

Hawaiian waka Hokulea arrived a week earlier than expected after a 17-day crossing from Rarotonga. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports.

What does the loss mean for the future of Scott Robertson as coach, and for some of the team's most senior players? RNZ's Glen Larmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens today after a fire tore through the national park, burning about three thousand hectares of scrub. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.

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

US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a government-backed 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers. But would it be an option for New Zealand buyers, too? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

More yellow-legged hornet nests have been uncovered on Auckland's North Shore - and Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its eradication push. Biosecurity New Zealand's Commissioner North, Mike Inglis spoke to Corin Dann.

Police are still searching for the body of a child who died alongside two other children and an adult in a house fire just south of Sanson. Nick James has been at the scene since yesterday afternoon and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Daryl Mitchell scored his seventh ODI century to help the Black Caps to a 7 run win over the West Indies in the opening game in Christchurch.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Meridian Energy is seeking new leeway over the country's largest hydro lake - and its proposal has locals and experts conflicted. Katie Todd reports

US President Donald Trump has axed tariffs on some foods, in the face of rising grocery prices. Zespri's chief executive, Jason Te Brake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

A disability advocate is wanting answers over why his Facebook account has been suspended - joining a growing number of people shut out of social media accounts. Dr Rachel Faleatua spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion. Kapa-Kingi spoke to Corin Dann.

US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Four people, including three children, died in a fire at a home on State Highway 1, just south of Sanson. Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Corin Dann.

Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke admits it was a game they let slip away as they went down 61-58 to England in the second test in London.

A disability advocate who relies on social media for his work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons. Ruth Hill reports.

A retiree has lost almost a $250,000 dollars to a convincing fake cryptocurrency trading scam. He's among the many Kiwis who are losing millions to sophisticated scams. Financial Ombudsman Susan Taylor spoke to Corin Dann.

In the UK, refugees will soon have to wait twenty years, instead of five, before they can apply to stay permanently. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

Nearly metre-long feral cats are being trapped in some of our most remote national parks. Farah Hancock reported from Fiordland National Park

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries like Australia and the United States. RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Silver Ferns have been beaten 61-58 by England in the second Test in London.