Morning Report

A new unit set up to scrutinise Health NZ will run for four months and report directly to the Health Minister. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A biosecurity operation is under way in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale, on the North Shore, after the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner Mike Inglis… Read more Audio

White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told Ukraine to "tone down the rhetoric" and sign a minerals deal. AP International Affiliate correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

James Bond producers have given Amazon full creative control of the James Bond franchise. Entertainment reporter Sandro Monetti spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Hamas has handed over coffins containing the bodies of four Israeli hostages, in the latest exchange under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Tel Aviv correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

New Zealand biosecurity says it's up against it trying to keep the country's worst invasive weed under control in Lake Karapiro. Land Information NZ Biosecurity Manager Tracey Burton spoke to Paddy… Read more Audio