Morning Report

New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The UK and New Zealand will begin work on a new defence partnership, replacing the one signed in 2015. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Vatican has confirmed a funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The group representing lines companies says the rules for trimming trees near power lines are outdated and need fixing. Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive Tracey Kai spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Tonga's Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi is heading to the Vatican to pay his respects to Pope Francis. Media Association of Tonga President and the Tongan Catholic Newspaper deputy editor Viliami… Read more Audio

Time now to catch up on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A boil water notice remains in place for the greater Greymouth area two weeks after it was first imposed. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Read more Audio