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It's been a tough year to be a regional airline, with many relying on government support to keep services running. Last month Origin Air cut its Wellington to Westport route. Chief executive Robert Inglis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

The Bay of Plenty is looking forward to a boost in tourists as the summer cruise ship season gets underway. Oscar Nathan, general manager of Tourism Bay of Plenty, as well as the deputy chair of the New Zealand Cruise Association spoke to John Campbell.

Pain specialists are calling for shingles vaccination to be free for every New Zealander aged 65 and over. As it stands, most people only have a 12-month window - from their 65th birthday to get the vaccine for free. Dr Charlotte Hill, chair of the New Zealand National Committee of the Faculty of Pain Medicine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

When it comes to sharing photos of children, Artificial Intelligence has raised the stakes - with social media sites coming under fire for the misuse of young people's images in AI generators. Frith Tweedie, a partner at SimplyPrivacy, an online privacy and AI governance consultancy, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning sports news update.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Gaspy shows that the average price for 91 has climbed to $3.50.9- slightly higher than the peak price reached in April of $3.50. Automobile Association's principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to John Campbell.

National has fallen below 26 percent in a new RNZ-Reid Research poll, as the Greens surge about a month out from voting day. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

This morning's top stories and other headlines

The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

The woman who alleges she was drugged and raped by a group of Cornell University students in the US, has been targeted with threats. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from New York.

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November. It comes after parliament rejected his proposed changes to help renters. Reuters correspondent Victoria Waldersee spoke to John Campbell from Madrid.

Agri-analysts expect tighter supplies and higher prices for cattle and beef as countries focus on rebuilding their herds, meanwhile a major kiwifruit company is investing in Gisborne and major dairy company Danone recently purchased local dairy brand The Collective. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

Early findings from the New Zealand Drug Trends survey show 31 percent of respondents have used cocaine in the last six months. Chris Wilkins is Professor of Policy and Health and leader of the drug research team at SHORE & Whariki Research Centre, College of Health, Massey University. Wilkins spoke to John Campbell.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

National has plunged below 26 percent in the latest RNZ Reid Research poll, while the Greens are soaring, just over four weeks out from the election. Political reporter Lauren Crimp gathered the parties' reaction.

The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Samoa's prime minister issues an apology; Pre-COP31 summit gets underway in Fiji; A new Pacific website is fighting back against misinformation.