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7:51 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:44 AM.A survey of more than 30,000 year-10 students has found vaping rates have dropped from a peak in 2022. Emeritus Professor Robert Beaglehole spoke to ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

7:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:21 AM.It's just 24 sleeps till Christmas day and that means plenty of people are already out hunting for the perfect tree. Owner of Misa Christmas Tree Farm in Auckland's Mt Eden, Mike Fuyala spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.Fleets of Airbus A320s are back in service after more than 6000 were grounded to repair a critical software issue. Ashok Poduval from Massey University's school of aviation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:12 AM.A missing woman could have been found faster if police had access to a CCTV register according to the founder of Australia's Safer Places Network, which helps police identify and contact the owners of… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Labour says it will invest up to $25 million worth of low-interest loans to grow the number of locally owned GP clinics. The president of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Dr… Read more Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:48 AM.The Labour Party is rallying the troops ahead of next year's election, with any division over tax seemingly parked in exchange for a shot at getting back into government. Party faithful gathered in… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Beekeepers around the country are sounding the alarm as the invasive yellow-legged hornet tightens its grip in Auckland. Chief executive of Apiculture NZ, Karin Koss spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.Relations between the US and Venezuela have been deteriorating for months, as the Trump administration steps up its criticism of president Nicolas Maduro. Over the weekend President Donald Trump… Read more Audio

6:33 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:27 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.As the festive season approaches one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas - the community Christmas tree - is going up in towns and cities around the country. Our reporters in Wellington, Auckland… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.Auckland Transport is doubling the discount for tertiary students using public transport to 40% from mid December. Alicia Lemmer, President of the AUT Student Association, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.Disgusted, disappointed and furious - those are words of Simone Bennett reacting to the government's announcement that the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial will be built in Christchurch; Tourism… Read more Audio

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

8:50 AM.The government says it's making it easier for Kiwi exporters, by reducing trade barriers affecting $600 million worth of exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:40 AM.Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park is bringing in a top international zoo designer to help shape its long-term masterplan. They'll look at how to better use the park's space and improve animal… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 28 November 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.Still Minding the Gap, an organisation that campaigns for gender pay equality, says from this week New Zealand women are working for nothing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:20 AM.Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio