Morning Report

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

Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it came early on Thursday as temperatures soared across the motu. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Alexa Cook. 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

What started as a seed of an idea is thriving at a Wellington library, with the branch now handing out seeds to anyone wanting to grow their own kai. Reporter Mary Argue went for a visit. Audio

A University of Otago study has found people with mental health conditions have consistently worse experiences in primary healthcare and face more barriers to accessing care. Ruth Cunningham, from the… Read more Audio

On today's episode, the head of the Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry has criticised the use of lockdowns and vaccine mandates suggesting they were too broad and too harsh, the Public Service… Read more Audio

A highly successful exhibition from London is opening at Takina, the Wellington convention centre. Producer and curator Michel Boersma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

After spending almost half of his life representing New Zealand, Tim Southee is set to pull on the Test Cricket Uniform for the last time this year. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio

A carved pou from Tangoio Marae north of Napier has been found - almost two years after it was washed away during Cyclone Gabrielle. Ngāti Kahungunu Chair Bayden Barber spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A small group of young voyagers is set to embark on the trip of a lifetime - travelling to Antarctica for a month-long visit. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to a few of the lucky explorers. Audio