Morning Report

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

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

A plan for future housing in Hawke's Bay has sparked controversy over its potential to use productive food growing land and low-lying flood risk areas. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

Despite a booming worldwide rocket launch industry, the Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Digital Health Association is warning cuts on Health New Zealand's Data and Digital teams could push the health system from bad to worse. Digital Health Association chief executive Ryl Jensen… Read more Audio

The Public Service Association says nearly 1500 more jobs could be cut at Health New Zealand, including over 1100 in the Data and Digital teams. Health New Zealand declined an interview but says it… Read more Audio