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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Melissa Chan-Green.

When it comes to solar power systems, is a cheaper system the fastest way to get a return? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at quotes from across the country that indicate that sometimes paying a little more could prove to be the better investment. Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Sports News for 9 September 2026.

Sports News for 9 September 2026.

A building company is raffling off a designer dog house only built after a joke ad was met with some genuine interest. The house boasts a double-glazed window, carpet and long-run metal roofing and will be sold to raise money for the SPCA. Landmark Central Auckland owner Warwick Aldridge helped build the house and spoke to John Campbell.

Buyers of fast-track approved developments in Auckland could face a future with no council-run services. During Tuesday's Policy, Planning and Development Committee meeting, councillors were told Auckland's facing a potential bill of up to five billion dollars from the approval of 50 to 60-thousand "unanticipated" new houses. In response, councillors unanimously voted to investigate legal options...

A homeless Auckland man who had a severe stroke while living under a bridge this winter was later discharged from Auckland City Hospital in just a gown, and taken to a nearby charity that provides support for people in hardship. The stroke left him with slow speech and movement, needing a walker to get around. Lifewise found housing for him, but is concerned someone with major ongoing health needs...

Business update for 9 September 2026.

Results are out for the biggest school exam in the world - the OECD's PISA tests of 15-year-olds in reading, maths and science. How did we do? Education correspondent, John Gerritsen spoke to John Campbell.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Melissa Chan-Green.

While hospitals and GP clinics struggle under the tide of people coming through their doors with winter illnesses, only about a quarter of the population got the flu vaccination this year. And the percentage of those over 65 getting the flu shot has steadily decreased since 2022. Rachel Graham reports.

The operator of a large hotel chain in New Zealand says diverting a portion of International Visitor Levy funds to councils is a good first step. If re-elected, the National Party is pledging to allocate $385 million over four years to councils, the portion each council gets will depend on the number of international visitors they host. Councils would have to use the money for things like events,...

If you or someone you love calls a mental health hotline, Lifeline, Youthline or 1737, will you always get through to one of the really good people on the other end of the line? And what happens if your need is acute, and you call back, or you call one of the other services, do they know who you are and what you're up against... or do you start from scratch every time? The issues and solutions are...

Sports News for 9 September 2026.

Business News for 9 September 2026.

Nga Iwi o Taranaki, all eight iwi of Taranaki have launched 'The Landline', a campaign running on social media and online, which aims to entertain, educate and ultimately, encourage Maori to enrol and vote. Ngati Maru Pouwhakahaere and CEO, Anaru Marshall spoke to John Campbell.

The UK has announced a ban on the import of goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The settlements are illegal under international law, and eleven other countries will implement the same trade sanctions. In response, Israel has announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London.

News from the rural farming sector.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Melissa Chan-Green.

Lawyers say Corrections' cuts to community bail services are keeping people in prison, not because they're a risk to the community, but because they have nowhere else to go. Iwi organisations, which until July provided six beds and wrap-around support for people on bail, have had their funding cut, leaving only 10 bail beds funded by Corrections in the entire country. Luka Forman reports.

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

Rotorua mayor, Tania Tapsell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report.

If re-elected, National says it will divert a portion of the International Visitor Levy revenue to councils, a council's share would depend on the number of overseas tourists who stay there. Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, who ran for National in 2020 spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sports News for 9 September 2026.