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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 September with John Campbell and Ingrid Hipkiss.

The New Zealand whitebaiting season opened yesterday and runs until the end of October, and has seen many whitebaiters flock to the great outdoors. Rob Roney, president of the West Coast Whitebaiters Association spoke to John Campbell.

If you're holding onto Nana's 'good' china looking for a cash cow, you're out of luck. Auctioneers and estate houses say there's no market for once-treasured, now over-supplied porcelain. But there is still money to be made from strange, quirky and historical items, which are more likely to sell online to a new generation of bounty hunters. Charlotte Cook reports.

The developers behind the Waiwera Thermal Springs north of Auckland say they aim to honour the special place Waiwera holds in the hearts of many New Zealanders. The $58 million project to redevelop what was once one of the country's largest water parks has now been granted resource consent by Auckland Council and is aiming to open to the public in 2028. Joint managing director of Waiwera Thermal S...

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

Recruiters say they're being inundated with applications generated by AI, sometimes receiving thousands of applications for a single role.

A Hawke's Bay woman was denied years of health care, after being accused by doctors of faking her illness. But the 21-year-old wasn't faking it. She actually had an extremely rare genetic disorder. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley reports.

Louise Upston and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

The United States has entered into a significant and declaratory partnership with New Zealand to deliver a major port upgrade on the island of Penrhyn in the Cook Islands. Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced the project yesterday. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell before leaving the Pacific Islands Forum in P...

New Zealand's domestic netball competition has been given a lifeline, with Netball New Zealand officially backing a proposal from Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams. Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

A controversial housing development near Arrowtown is back on the table, with the developer offering new incentives for first-home buyers and millions more for roading upgrades. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants public servants to be working or at the bargaining table. Ten thousand PSA union members from the Ministry of Social Development, MBIE, NEMA, the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and the Department of Internal Affairs are striking over pay next week. PSA National Secretary, Duane Leo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government's contentious move-on orders look set to be watered down, with MPs recommending that 14 to 17 year olds be excluded. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to John Campbell.

Morning business news with Jeffrey Halley.

Southland's mayor says recent flooding events in Nepal emphasises the need for preparation, with Piopiotahi/Milford Sound at risk of a tsunami in case of large landslides. Mayor Rob Scott spoke to John Campbell.

Carpet manufacturer and wool business Bremworth has made a larger loss than it expected, prices holding steady at the Global Dairy Trade Auction and a New Zealand's Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

A UN official has warned millions are at risk from glacial floods in the Himalayas in the years to come. It follows the deadly floods in Nepal, as the death toll continues to climb. Nepali journalist Roshan Sedhai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning sports news update.

After almost 40 years, local government reform is likely to return the remote settlement of Whangamomona back to its spiritual home, Taranaki. Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

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

As the Prime Minister makes his way to Palau to attend the Pacific Islands Forum from tomorrow, he's made a commitment that New Zealand will stay in the Paris Climate Agreement. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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