Morning Report

National is out of the gates with its first election policy - proposing to lift combined employer and employee KiwiSaver contributions to 12% by 2032 if re-elected. Giles Dexter reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

Air New Zealand is considering banning portable power banks on flights, after a string of fires linked to the devices. Pilot and aviation commentator Vaughn Davis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Read more Audio

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A new report shows New Zealand is best served by keeping key public services at a regional level. Local Government New Zealand's regional sector chair, Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio

The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

ED doctors around the country can now use an AI tool called Heidi to record consultations and generate draft clinical notes and referrals. Scott Boyes, an emergency consultant in Hawke's Bay spoke to… Read more Audio