Morning Report

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at the data showing people over 65 are paying 15% of all of the personal tax take.

Impressionable children and their helpless parents fighting a losing battle against some of the world's biggest, most powerful tech giants. Education Minister Erica Stanford let the teens do the talking - broadcasting a snippet of a sit down with some of them during yesterday's announcement.

Originair says the current support arrangement for direct flights will end this week. Originair chief executive Robert Inglis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the service and attempts to boost demand.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

A Waikato paediatric surgeon has returned from Samoa after leading a team providing life-changing surgery to children. Dr Stephen Adams, Waikato Hospital's head of department of paediatric surgery, spoke to John Campbell about the group of six who performed 26 operations.

The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll gauged voters' views on National's emergency caucus meeting two weeks ago, where a majority of MPs opted to keep Luxon as leader, foiling a bid to replace him. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

An early morning sports news update.

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

Labour projects a capital gains tax on property will raise $1.35 billion a year by 2031. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to John Campbell about what the tax changes could mean for property investors and prices.

As the number of school leavers with no qualifications soars, some schools are adopting an alternative to NCEA for students who need it. Education reporter John Gerritsen reports on the introduction of the New Zealand Certificate of Foundation.

Tourists visiting Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook use local infrastructure, putting pressure on the ratepayer base. Without the proposed accommodation levy, the region is contemplating how to grow revenue. Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen spoke to John Campbell about tourism figures and introducing a visitor levy.

A bill being introduced in Parliament on Monday would require platforms to take "reasonable steps" to verify someone's age, as part of a ban on social media for under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the bill.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Wellington-based economics consultancy Infometrics has found the closure of the Stockton mine could impact one in ten Westport jobs. Heath Milne, CEO of Development West Coast, spoke to John Campbell about the repercussions for the region.

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a campaign of economic pressure on Iran. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the announcement.

Rising numbers of wild possums and deer and outpacing farmers' efforts to control these pests, meanwhile team of scientists are looking to develop new low-methane breeding traits for the country's beef herd. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

National is progressing its efforts to ban under-16 year olds from social media platforms, but is yet to gather the support of its coalition partners. Political reporter Lauren Crimp reports.

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

The number of New Zealanders using weight loss drugs, also known as GLP-1s, has tripled in the 11 months since they became available. With that increase, there is a rise in demand for quality protein. Weight loss specialist Dr Lara Courtenay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what she is seeing in her clinic.

Opportunity Party as kingmaker in new RNZ-Reid Research poll; Queenstown contemplates future of accommodation levy; Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Labour releases fiscal strategy with promise to slash debt; Police respond to two accidents in Manawatu over weekend.

We crossed the Tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Gavin Coote.

As it marks 40 years of conservation, the Antarctic Heritage Trust is inviting people aged 18 to 30 to travel to the Ross Sea next year. The Trust's Anna Clare spoke to John Campbell about the opportunity.

Economics consultancy Infometrics is forecasting that more than 1400 plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying jobs will need to be filled next year as people retire or move overseas and work picks up after a long downturn. Charlotte Cook reports.

An early morning sports news update.