Morning Report

Airborne asbestos has been detected in New Zealand testing on children's play sand products that were the centre of massive recalls. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

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

Big power companies will now need to offer households and small businesses cheaper rates for off-peak electricity. Electricity Authority General Manager for Retail and Consumer, Andrew Millar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Health NZ regional director discusses death of man in ED; Chloe Swarbrick questions government's actions on homelessness; Porirua College discusses school lunch programme report; Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Henry Onesemo on Michelin success for TALA

The Department of Conservation is encouraging kiwis to get green to avoid the winter blues. A new campaign launched by DOC and the Mental Health Foundation, is all about sharing ideas for small actions people can take in their own backyards, neighbourhoods and local green spaces. Aaron Fleming is DOC's Director for the Southern South Island and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Some of New Zealand's best netballers are questioning the lack of transparency around the future of the professional game on Kiwi shores. It's the third year in a row that Netball New Zealand is negotiating the future of the ANZ Premiership, with players already taking a 20 percent pay cut. Silver Fern Amelia Walmsley spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

It's July 1, and that means a few changes coming through the system that could affect New Zealanders' finances.

Tension between the experiences of Gloriavale members and people who have left the Christian community have been exposed in a new documentary produced by Dame Julie Christie. Jean Edwards reports.

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

A restaurant in Auckland has made history by becoming the first to receive a Michelin star for Samoan food. TALA's executive chef Henry Onesemo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says Winston Peters has broken from usual processes in taking India trade deal discussions public before final cabinet decisions have been made. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

RNZ has launched a political donations tracker, as the election inches closer. In depth reporter Farah Hancock is tracking the numbers and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new system is tipped to prevent beneficiaries owing hundreds of millions of dollars to the government because they've been paid too much. The change should ensure they get the correct amount and see an end to the huge stress of being told they are in debt. Political reporter Lauren Crimp reports.

The auditor general has raised questions over whether the government's school lunch programme is delivering on its goals. Porirua College has been providing lunches at a loss in order to meet their own standards. Principal Ragne Maxwell spoke to John Campbell.

Health New Zealand is investigating the death of a man at Waikato Hospital who had been waiting hours to be seen. The man arrived at the emergency department on Monday night, and was later found unconscious, and was unable to be revived. Cath Cronin, Health NZ executive regional director for Midland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Green Party co-leader and Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to John Campbell regarding a report from TVNZ's Q&A that staff could be pulled into line if they were not keeping numbers below the government's targets.

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order to limit birthright citizenship. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington.

Fifteen New Zealand restaurants now hold a coveted Michelin star, with one Queenstown restaurant being awarded two stars at a glitzy ceremony in Auckland last night. Undercover inspectors for the Michelin Guide have been secretly visiting restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for almost a year. 110 eateries made it into the guide, with Michelin saying it's rare to award...

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. *The results read in this morning's rural bulletin were from the previous global dairy trade auction event.

An early morning sports news update.