Morning Report

Forget rugby and netball, New Zealand is about to host a very different kind of global sports competition for the first time. Preparations are underway in Cromwell for the World Gold Panning Championship, bringing together the best sifters from Aotearoa and around the globe. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd has the story.

The Kapiti District Council approved the $16.2 million construction budget for the Otaki pool complex at a meeting last week. As well as a manu pool, the three-metre deep pool will also be used for water safety training, diving lessons, and aquatic exercise classes, as well as waka ama. Otaki Pools manager Shelley Ashton joins us now.

An early morning sports news update.

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

Young people have been some of the hardest hit by the recent increase in unemployment - but some are worried that it could be about to get worse, if companies start replacing entry level roles with AI.

Every year about 4,500 babies are born prematurely in New Zealand, and those rates have been rising. Born before 37 weeks, they can have life-long health challenges. On the 25th anniversary of the opening of the University of Auckland's Liggins Institute, Liz Garton meets some of the people at the forefront of research to improve those health outcomes and so much more.

The Warriors have missed out on what would have been the club's second-ever minor premiership. The Penrith Panthers leap-frogged them in the final round with a thumping win over Wests Tigers last night. A second place finish means the Warriors will play at least two finals matches in Auckland. The club's chief executive Cameron George spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A community housing provider and social service organisation says despite improvements to New Zealand's rental housing stock, cold and damp homes continue to be a driver of many winter illnesses - while some places remain totally uninhabitable. Conrad LaPointe, CEO of charity Habitat for Humanity for the Northern Region, Northland and Auckland spoke to John Campbell.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

The All Blacks have suffered another loss to the Springboks, leaving South Africa 2-1 ahead in the series. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was there and spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

A parking trial by Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has doubled Onehunga parking limits to an hour, and some surrounding streets to two hours. As a result, the number of infringements has dropped significantly. Jitu Patel, owner of Onehunga Books and Stationery spoke to John Campbell.

The Greens are campaigning on launching a publicly owned supermarket, in a bid to break up the supermarket duopoly and bring down food prices. Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

National's appeal to first home buyers, ACT had pledged to overhaul the government's approach to climate change, while the Greens announced plans for a new publicly-owned supermarket. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira followed it all.

Health New Zealand says pressure is being felt across the health system and they expect that to continue for the next three to four weeks, and that means acute care has to be prioritised. Executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Sarah Dalton spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Koroneihana celebrations reached their climax on Saturday, with thousands arriving at Turangawaewae Marae to hear Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po deliver her second coronation address. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux was there and spoke to John Campbell.

Germany's far right AfD party has won a landslide victory in a state election in Germany, according to exit polls. Correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Berlin.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

The All Blacks hopes of a series victory over the Springboks have been dashed following yesterday's defeat to South Africa in the third test in Soweto. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports from South Africa.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with correspondent Jagruti Dave.

Canterbury is preparing for a spring and summer of strong winds and dry conditions because of the El Niño. That means an elevated wildfire risk. Karen Elliott, who leads the regional parks team at Environment Canterbury spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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