Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January

The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should receive government funding. Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening to slap tariffs on European allies standing in his way. The Black Caps have won the final ODI against India to take the series 2-1. The Government is considering lowering its housing intensification targets in Auckland after pushback from critics.