Morning Report

We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.

Tears and tributes have flowed at this year’s Koroneihana, as iwi from across the country gathered at Tūrangawaewae to remember a generation of formidable leaders lost over the past year. Among them, Tā Hirini Moko Mead, Tā Whatarangi Winiata and Te Kepa Stirling, remembered for their enduring commitment to te ao Māori and the generations they inspired.  Taiha Molyneux reports.

A school with a roll of just 50 kids has been raising around $20,000 every year for the past 20 years. Tomorrow morning Kaikoura Suburban School holds its 20th Whale Run, and if you're keen there are still places left. Principal Kylee Habgood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

Renting as a retiree can be a tricky prospect - but for some people, having some money saved might not be the help they expect. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into a potential fishhook with the accommodation supplement, which could catch some older New Zealanders out.

Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any testing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was with the Prime Minister in Palau and filed this report.

1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.

Orchestra Wellington has been left blindsided following Creative New Zealand's decision to almost halve its funding. The orchestra's funding has been slashed from $507,000 to $310,000 in the latest round. Its Board Chair, Ian Pike spoke to John Campbell.

Voting for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year kicks off today, and you have until September 20 to have your say. Forest & Bird's acting chief executive Erika Toleman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thousands from around the world have been gathering at Waikato's Tūrangawaewae Marae this week for Koroneihana, the annual celebration of the coronation of the Māori monarch. This year marks the second anniversary of Te Arikinui Kuīni Nga wai hono i te po's accession, as she carries on the legacy of her late father Kīngi Tūheitia and forges her own path ahead. Rahui Papa - Kaikōrero mō te Kiingita...

A University of Auckland student has been caught wearing smart glasses in a test, raising concerns about how the new tech could be used by students to cheat. Luka Forman reports.

An early morning sports news update.

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

Sean Fitzpatrick spoke to John Campbell ahead of this weekend's test between the All Blacks and South Africa.

Residents on Auckland's North Shore have been showing their support for nurses who say they're having a nightmare winter. North Shore's hospital emergency department nurses spoke out last month about having to leave patients in soiled beds and treat them in corridors and waiting rooms. Last night they held a public meeting in Northcote. Rowan Quinn was there.

The issue of managing risk in this country has been a key talking point following the fatal landslide at Mauao. Hazel Armstrong, a Wellington-based lawyer who specialises in health, safety and employment law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Lilia Tarawa grew up in Gloriavale and fled from it with her family as a teenager. She's the granddaughter of Gloriavale founder, Hopeful Christian. She spoke to John Campbell following news that its private school registration will be cancelled.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

The All Blacks are hoping some fresh legs in the forward pack will give them an edge in this Sunday morning's highly anticipated third test against the Springboks. Rugby reporter Joe Porter is in Johannesburg.

An upcoming election in Germany is being closely watched, with the far-right Alternative for Germany party hoping to win power for the first time. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to John Campbell.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists held their annual conference at Wellington's Te Papa museum yesterday. Anya Fielding was there.

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

With solar energy having moved from the margins of mainstream political debate into a fully fledged election issue, The Sustainable Energy Association is hoping future governments can develop long term solar plans that survive electoral cycles and changes of governments. Its COO, Gareth Williams spoke to John Campbell.