Morning Report

US President Donald Trump says he is deciding whether to pursue war or peace with Iran. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, he said he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic". Correspondent Mitch McCann, who is based at the UN headquarters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

News from the rural farming sector.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Auckland's villa-lined and leafy central suburbs are some of the city's most sought after and expensive, with the trendiest cafes and bars. But Grey Lynn and Ponsonby were once working class places, home to Pasifika communities and a social justice movement. Luka Forman speaks to those who've watched the transition happen.

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

The New Zealand dollar has fallen sharply against the Australian dollar to a 13-and-a-half year low. ASB Acting Chief Economist Kim Mundy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses landlord tax; Dr Mamaeroa David discusses flu vaccination funding; Winston Peters looks back on his stint as Foreign Minister; School readiness plan prompts concerns over toilet training

Russell Road into Helena Bay, Teal Bay, Oakura and Whangaruru was swamped at the start of the year by landslides. Work to clear the vital lifeline has continuously been pushed back, but Whangarei District Council says it could open up in October. Robynne Cooper, who owns the Whangaruru Beachfront Camp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Wairarapa is shaping up to be an electorate worth watching in November's election. It's a big electorate that takes in Central Hawke's Bay, Tararua and now some of Manawatu. Held by National's Mike Butterick, Labour's Kieran McAnulty is keen to win it back. Charlotte Cook reports.

Rotorua's mountain bike community is planning its next move, as its 10-year deal with the Crankworx festival expires next year. The industry is a huge part of the city's economy, with the most recent impact report showing it's worth about $140 million a year to the local economy. Mountain Biking Rotorua co-owner Tak Mutu spoke to John Campbell.

A house providing round-the-clock care for adults living with intellectual disabilities in Auckland is being hailed as a turn-around success, giving residents the power to make decisions many would take for granted. Te Anua Nua Trust's manager has picked up an industry leadership award for bringing mana to two houses in Manurewa, where 10 people live with the support of carers. It comes amidst cal...

An early morning sports news update.

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

Supermarkets have become a key topic for the election. But how much has the duopoly structure been to blame for rising prices? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at this and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A search is about to get underway for a plane that went missing with seven people onboard almost half a century ago. Reporter Katie Todd spoke to John Campbell from Moeraki Lake on the west coast of the South Island.

The government has turned down an international start-up request for law changes so it could carry out controversial marine carbon research in New Zealand waters. Gigablue's future in New Zealand is now uncertain, after telling officials it would be forced to stop operating here if it didn't get its way. But government ministers were unswayed after officials told them there was minimal evidence th...

Labour's ruling out making any changes to interest deductibility rules for landlords if elected. That's despite decrying it as a 'tax cut for landlords' throughout this last term. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to John Campbell.

Rotorua's mayor says the Government needs to step up in support of regional tourism as the internationally renowned mountain biking destination faces a turning point. March next year will be the final event in the city's 10 year contract with international mountain bike festival Crankworx. Now Rotorua's many mountain bike groups must decide the best path to ensure the wheels keep rolling on its tr...

With petrol prices climbing once again, more people will be considering using alternate transport options. And today just so happens to be World Car Free Day. The global movement, which started 26 years ago, encourages motorists to give up their cars, to reduce air pollution and ease traffic congestion. Northland Regional Council has taken up the challenge, offering free travel on all its CityLink...

Labour is ruling out making any changes to interest deductibility settings for landlords if elected - despite decrying the policy at the time. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning sports news update.

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

A primary school principal says about a quarter of children starting school are not independently toilet trained. It follows National's announcement to lay out a plan to introduce a 'school start check' to assess whether five-years-olds starting school have hit certain milestones. Western Heights Primary principal, Ash Maindonald, has been teaching for decades and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An Auckland-based GP says Pharmac's decision to fully fund flu vaccinations for children under five from this winter is making a difference, and not just for the youngsters themselves. Dr Mamaeroa David, a Senior Maori Medical Advisor with the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Winston Peters delivered his final speech as Foreign Affairs minister in this government yesterday, reflecting on what he called a deeply troubled world. Peters has been Foreign Affairs Minister in three different governments, at three very different times in global politics. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell.