Morning Report

A new Rotorua housing development is offering cheaper rent to some essential workers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them - but are being told to hold off for more. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio

The Prime Minister has pledged greater military co-operation with India, following his bilateral talks with Narendra Modi. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The White Ferns are chasing a T20 series win over Sri Lanka and while the hosts are missing some big names, all-rounder Brooke Halliday is confident the team's rookies will continue to step up. Audio

Now to an activity for people who love to stare at the back of someone else's head for a reward at the end..... Queuing! First Up reporter Ke-Xin Li went to find out what makes people get in line. Audio

"Alexa, play RNZ" may be something some of our listeners are used to saying, as smart devices ingratiate themselves into our lives. But others have embraced the internet even more and can say "okay… Read more Audio

Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Read more Audio

After a 30C day on Monday, Cantabrians are waking up to a much cooler day when a southerly change rolls in. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has had his first meetings in Washington DC - ahead of the main event with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lillian Hanly is in Washington DC and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation. Luxon spoke to… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won significant facetime with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio