Morning Report

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Auckland tomorrow morning where Ngati Whatua Orakei will host this year's national Matariki hautapu ceremony, to mark the Maori new year. Ngati Whatua Orakei Hautapu Lead, Robbie Paora spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Kai Co co-founder responds to grocery sector report; Former detective discusses Red Fox Supreme Court decision; ED doctor discusses winter flu season surge; Hundreds seek shelter at marae as flooding hits Kaikoura

A Tasman-based doctor is among the finalists for this years' World of Wearable Art Show. GP Ben Ng-Wai Shing spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

More Americans are coming to New Zealand, not just as tourists, but to stay. Reporter Ke-Xin Li spoke to some of these American-New Zealanders to find out why they made the move.

Researchers say the Hauraki Gulf is struggling under the pressure of environmental change and immediate action is needed. Gulf Forum Nicola Rata-MacDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning sports news update.

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

It's the school holidays - and it seems many New Zealanders have regained some confidence to travel. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at the data.

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

The government is celebrating the completion of new fuel storage tanks in Northland, which its hopes will bolster the country's fuel supply against unexpected shocks. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.

Mark Hoggart and James Wilson were arrested and charged with Bush’s murder and aggravated robbery at the Red Fox Tavern 9 years ago. Yesterday, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions, saying the verdicts were unreasonable. Tim McKinnel was hired by the team defending James Wilson. McKinnel is a former police detective, who as investigator, played a central role in the successful and high-profil...

An early morning sports news update.

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

Sue Taite says she's abused by cyclists and street parking was removed without considering disabled, sick or elderly people. Wellington Council says they carried out extensive consultation, including with residents' and disabled groups. Sam Hood, transport engineer at MRcagney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand troops have taken part in an exercise blowing up drones in Australia. Yet they still do not have any command directives for drones even though defence aims to spend millions on what it says is a top priority. Phil Pennington reports

Emergency room doctors are warning of a growing pressure on staff as the winter flu season surges towards its peak. Emergency room physician Dr Thomas Carter spoke to John Campbell.

Hundreds of people have sought shelter at a marae in Kaikoura after torrential rain caused widespread flooding. Manager of Takahanga Marae Chevy Allen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Two men convicted of the brutal 1987 murder of Red Fox Tavern publican Chris Bush have had those verdicts overturned by the Supreme Court. A majority found that the convictions of Mark Hoggart and James Wilson were unreasonable and acquitted the two men. With that conviction set aside, Wilson's name suppression lapsed and it was revealed that he is already imprisoned for the murder of an ex-girlfr...

A Paris court has cleared the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president, but with the condition she must wear an electronic ankle tag. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Paris.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

A Wellington plumber says he's been forced to charge up to 30 percent more if clients live on streets with cycle ways and no parking or bad access. Some tradies say they think twice about accepting a job on the troublesome streets because it is so inconvenient and adds so much more to the job. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

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

The latest Commerce Commission report into the wholesale grocery market found dozens of rebate, discount, and payments schemes which see $6 billion a year flowing between suppliers and big supermarket chains, disadvantaged smaller players. Kai Co supermarket opened its doors in Christchurch earlier this year, promising to take on the big players. Co-founder and operations director Ethan Vickery sp...