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A political scrap has broken out over the government's planned health and safety overhaul, with ACT accusing New Zealand First of last-minute politicking. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop is expected to announce the Government's preferred option for a second Auckland harbour crossing, either a tunnel or a bridge at some stage before the election. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to John Campbell.

It's been ten years since a campylobacter outbreak in Hawke's Bay killed four people, infected thousands of others, and led to major nationwide changes to how our drinking water is managed. The Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry concluded that sheep faeces were the likely source of infection, causing what's believed to be the largest waterborne outbreak of its type. In the years since, the comm...

Racing Minister Winston Peters says government help is not a priority for the industry, after a report found it could run out of money by 2028. Former racing commentator, Trackside broadcaster, breeder, and amateur horse driver Sheldon Murtha spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A major new study has found many New Zealand children are sleeping in rooms that are too cold, and it could be affecting their long term health. Otago University healthy housing researcher Lucy Telfar-Barnard spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

A law change means charter school sponsors will be able to run more than one school, it also gives flexibility for state schools that convert into charter schools to switch back if a sponsor pulls out. Jude MacArthur, Senior Lecturer in Education and Social Practice at Auckland University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Europe is continuing to swelter under an intense heatwave. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to John Campbell from London.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

A major new study shows some New Zealanders are living in homes that are so cold in winter that they can see their breath. The Building Research Association, or BRANZ, intensively monitored 250 homes for several years. It found that although our homes have become warmer over time, many people are still putting up with indoor temperatures below healthy levels. Change correspondent Kate Newton repor...

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

The number of first-home buyers is beginning to increase in New Zealand's sluggish housing market. New data from Cotality NZ shows property sales were down 8.3 percent in May, the fifth fall in a row compared to the same month last year. But within those figures, first home buyers were the only group to increase their number of purchases this year, compared to last year. Cotality NZ Chief Property...

Opportunity Party leader discusses party's rise in poll numbers; Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Richard Hills discusses potential second harbour crossing; Five Eyes warns of growing AI cyber security risks; Scott Tasker discusses Auckland Airport's busy weekend ahead

DOC Rangers are ecstatic that their campaign to eradicate rats in an area that's home to one of New Zealand's rarest birds is working. DOC's Wayne Beggs, who heads up the Kakariki Karaka Recovery Programme spoke to John Campbell.

Autonomous boats are being used for research, scientific surveys and in some cases, surveillance in the world's oceans, but they aren't being used to catch fish. A Nelson-based businessman hopes to change that, by developing fishing boats that can function without crew and be controlled remotely. Samantha Gee reports.

Auckland Airport is preparing for one of its busiest international departure days this weekend, as the school holidays approach, and Kiwis head overseas for winter breaks. Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer Scott Tasker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning sports news update.

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

Forget flashy perks, or even a promotion, what New Zealand workers want is stable, reliable income. That's according to a new survey from recruiters Randstad. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to them and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

After years of improvement, Wellington's air quality is now getting worse. A report has found the windy and coastal region should have some of the best urban air in the world. But diesel buses and woodburners are clouding the picture. While in Wairarapa, some towns are decades away from hitting clean air goals. Anya Fielding reports.

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.

A couple of very good dogs were among those celebrated for courageous work or significant contributions to search and rescue operations last year. The dogs were part of the team recognised at parliament last night with a gold award for their 20-day search for an Argentine tourist. Krystal Gibbens reports.