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8:40 AM.Anxiously watching the levels of the country's hydropower lakes is something of a New Zealand tradition. Hydro - unlike geothermal - can be turned on and off at will, meaning it can supplement… Read more Audio

8:33 AM.The Blackcaps cruised to victory over Sri Lanka at Wellington's Basin Reserve yesterday. The visitors were bowled out for just 178, Matt Henry taking four wickets, before Will Young scored an unbeaten… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka made a shock exit in the final of the ASB Classic, after apparent trouble with an abdominal muscle. She had just won the first set, when she was examined… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Whanau, friends and colleagues of Dame Tariana Turia are gathering at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui, to pay their respects ahead of her burial tomorrow. The co-founder of Te Pati Maori died on Friday… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.As foodbanks struggle to stay afloat, a Lower Hutt community has turned to growing its own kai to feed whanau in need. Seeds of Hope, a programme run by Oasis Church in Naenae and funded by local and… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.MetService meterologist Mathapelo Makabulane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about what the week will bring across the Cook Strait and the country. Audio

8:05 AM.Two Interislander sailings were cancelled yesterday and another two were delayed - leaving hundreds of passengers stranded for hours. Four Bluebridge ferries were also cancelled. Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:41 AM.Our Hollywood correspondent, Sandro Monetti, has been keeping tabs on things for us throughout the year. Monetti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:35 AM.Earlier this week the former Black Caps captain Tim Southee signed off from international cricket, with New Zealand's record win over England in Hamilton. Southee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:20 AM.Traffic is back flowing on State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge in the far north. North Chamber president Tim Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:17 AM.We hear from ACT Party leader David Seymour and and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio

8:15 AM.The Waitangi National Trust chair says the government is missing an opportunity to build nationhood after the prime minister said he won't be attending Waitangi commemorations next year. Waitangi… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings. Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chairperson Glen Craig spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.There was only one person Liam Lawson was going to call when he found out that he was going to drive for the Red Bull Formula One team. Audio

7:50 AM.First Up's Leonard Powell decided to get festive and took a trip out to the Auckland International Airport to meet people reuniting at the gate, Love Actually style. Audio

7:45 AM.A new study has found stimulant medications and one other drug are the only interventions that reduce ADHD symptoms, although only in the short term. University of Canterbury professor of clinical… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann about the biggest moments in 2024. Audio

7:41 AM.There have been four road fatalities in the South Island in the past 24 hours. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.GDP figures released on Thursday show a fall of one percent in the September quarter. The numbers from the June quarter were also revised to be worse than first thought. Employers and Manufacturing… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.We hear from New Zealand First leader - and deputy prime minister - Winston Peters, along with Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Audio

7:30 AM.Prime minister Christopher Luxon and the leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins provide a Christmas message. Audio