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Market Update for 22 July 2025. Audio

Harvard University has appeared in court to make the case that President Trump's administration has illegally cut US$2.6 billion form the University's funding. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to… Audio

Labour is calling the approval for a third medical school an unclear investment and wants costings for the project released immediately. Labour's spokesperson for health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin… Audio

Netball New Zealand is about to relax its rules around Silver Ferns eligibility. Audio

In which Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks inflation, Kaeo's water and "whining" councils Audio

Big changes are needed in England and Wales in the water industry - Henry Riley has the story Audio

LDR's Alisha Evans tells us about Tauranga's "plague of hoons" Audio

Daniel Toresen from The Investigators tells Nathan Rarere about his work as a PI Audio

Political drama in Japan as the ruling coalition loses another election, Chris Gilbert joins First Up from Tokyo Audio

During World War II, sonar operators discovered a ‘false seabed’ that appeared to move upwards during the nighttime. In fact, the sound waves were bouncing off huge numbers of small critters. This… Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the England women's football team who called in police after one of its stars revealed she'd been targeted by racist… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Netball New Zealand has announced that the Silver Ferns eligibility criteria will be relaxed. That means star shooter Grace Nweke might be able to play for the Silver Ferns later this year, despite… Audio

YMCA North staff who work in the Auckland accomodation team have said they are scared of losing their jobs, worry about their mental health deteriorating and safety being compromised if a proposed… Audio

Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to… Audio

Rates, rent and power are a trio of factors responsible for driving up inflation, which has now jumped to a 12-month high. Stats NZ data showed food costs were also surging, alongside rates shooting… Audio

A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who couldn't pass their training are looking for new homes. Biosecurity NZ said Bernard the beagle would be better suited to a life of leisure than the fast-paced world… Audio