Morning Report

The government is considering completely scrapping the clean car standard that sets limits for vehicle emissions. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government is getting ready to send New Zealand consular staff and two defence force planes to the Middle East, in preparation for evacuation operations. Irene King, aviation commentator and chief… Read more Audio

Demand may outstrip housing supply when it comes to the wealthy foreign investors keen to come to New Zealand under the so-called golden visa. Sarah Wood, chief executive of realestate.co.nz spoke to… Read more Audio

Israel's military has continued to strike Iran and Lebanon, as the war spills into a fifth day. Thomas Helm is the Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai-based English language news… Read more Audio

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter. Audio

According to recent stats from Youthline, 10% of their calls come from children under 12. Health correspondent Kate Green reports. Audio

The developments from overnight with our correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

Prediction markets are under scrutiny in the US, following suspicion of insider knowledge of classified events. Betting platform Polymarket showed six new accounts placed bets the day before the… Read more Audio

Winston Peters responds to the latest actions in the Middle East; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds; Housing minister, Chris Bishop; A tourism boom in the Mackenzie… Read more Audio

Kiwi comedian Joseph Moore has scored his dream job as one of the first writers hired for the new UK version of Saturday Night Live. Audio

People experiencing homelessness in the Western Bay of Plenty now have access to a mobile unit offering free shower and laundry facilities. Renee Hanna, from charity Good Neighbours spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio