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There's a call for a 'Truth in Politics Act' - from a leading lawyer, could it actually work? 

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Jimmy has more on the Otaki to north of Levin highway, campaigning in Manawatu and the Polish orphans who came to Pahiatua.

Estrangement between family members can be painful for both the parties involved, and the wider family who must navigate the situation.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was one of the largest heritage buildings lost after the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The Catholic Cathedral was demolished in 2020, after suffering irreparable damage. Earlier this year the design of a new $80 million Cathedral was unveiled, that is to be built on the Barbadoes St site of the original. The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch has d...

Chris Hipkins on Labour's campaign and coalition plans; 'On a roll' campaign targets young voters; Ngai Tahu welcomes Trade Me pounamu ban; Pirongia businesses band together as bridge closure hits trade; Maggie Cogger-Orr makes rugby refereeing history

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

President Trump is looking for a new press secretary after questions were raised about the former incumbent Katie Zacharia's qualifications.

30 years after being part of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Captain Ben Green has returned and met some of the students he helped protect.

The country's major banks have signed an agreement to make it easier to open a bank account, which usually requires proof of ID and address. 

 New planning laws replacing the RMA are too vague to prevent development in flood-prone areas, according to planning experts.

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A rare South Island giant moa egg will be returned to Aotearoa, after being bought from a private collection in the United States. According to auction records, the egg was discovered in New Zealand in 1966, and may have originated from a human burial site dating to the Moa Hunter period, around AD 1300. The egg has been bought by Colossal Biosciences, and will be returned to Ngai Tahu research le...

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

Whangarei District Council is looking at softening a proposed bylaw change outlawing vehicles on a number of beaches after community pushback. Last month's council meeting saw 20 submitters, with varying ideas about what they wanted done. In response, council staff have recommended watering down one of the most contentious proposals, a roughly six-kilometre vehicle ban at Uretiti South, near Ruaka...

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

An early morning sports news update.

BNZ economists have recently looked at the numbers and found some surprising results. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at this and spoke to John Campbell.

Experts are asking the government to adjust drinking guidelines after new research showed current advice is out of date and exceeds safe levels. The University of Otago study found risk thresholds were crossed at around nine standard drinks a week, and potentially as few as three. Lead author Dr Anja Mizdrak spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A National Party promise to set up a marine reserve off Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf is raising more questions from frustrated locals. Iwi say the party shouldn't be promising anything without their involvement and a community group which has been asking for a marine reserve since 2021 wants to know why it's taken so long. Erin Johnson reports.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

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With polls indicating a very tight race this election the seven Maori seats could play an influential role in who is able to form the next government. Te Tai Tonga is the largest of those electorates and this year the race for the seat has been thrown open by incumbent MP Takuta Ferris's acrimonious expulsion from Te Pati Maori. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.

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

Maggie Cogger-Orr is not only one of the top female rugby referees in the world, but has just set a new record for tests refereed by a New Zealand woman. She spoke to John Campbell.