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7:51 AM.The gates open on Thursday for the Canterbury A&P Show following a scaled back version of the event last year. Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association, Sir David Carter, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:44 AM.Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service… Read more 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

7:25 AM.The small rural town of Drury, south of Auckland, is gearing up for a major transformation - with retail giant Costco buying a chunk of land there.Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:15 AM.Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:53 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:49 AM.Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Adam Burns reports. Audio

6:43 AM.New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:40 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:34 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:26 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:22 AM.Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

6:16 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.New research released this morning has set out the benefit of a Kids Kiwisaver scheme, where all children would automatically be enrolled at birth. Max Rashbrooke, co-founder for the Institute for… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA report, released last night, has found serious… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. Orana Wildlife Park's Nathan Hawke spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.New Plymouth's Lake Rotomanu will be closed to motorised boats today, after the discovery of an invasive fresh-water clam. Taranaki Regional Council Operations Director Dan Harrison spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

8:26 AM.What you need to know should you win Lotto. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. Amy Williams reports. Audio

8:08 AM.Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio