Morning Report

Super Rugby Aupiki, the professional women's tournament, begins this weekend. Blues player Katelyn Vaha'akolo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Te Pāti Māori is calling for more resources to go toward events like Te Matatini as a way of increasing health and educational benefits for Māori, as well as economic benefits for the whole country… Read more Audio

Legislation that would allow the parliamentary term to be extended to four years looks likely to garner a measure of support from across the political aisle. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick… Read more Audio

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, will land in South Korea on Friday night for the final leg of his trip to Asia. Corin Dann is in Seoul, South Korea, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Christopher Luxon has moved his Vietnam mission from politics to business, eager to see how the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can help boost economic growth. political reporter Giles Dexter… Read more Audio

The man whose name became a byword for medical leadership during the pandemic, former Ministry of Health director-general Sir Ashley Bloomfield spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

It has been five years since New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

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

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to head to Cairo for talks on continuing the Gaza ceasefire. Tel Aviv correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced that legislation will be introduced allowing for the parliamentary term to be extended to four years. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio