Morning Report

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

It might be time to get back on your duolingo streak - a new study has found speaking more than one language helps the aging brain. Professor Stephen May from the School of Maori and Indigenous… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years; The government has… Read more Audio

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

The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra sees competitors tackling the same course once an hour until they can't go any further. Katie Todd reports. Audio

Residents and business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are feeling optimistic as shoplifting is finally under control and their library re-opens. Felix Walton reports. Audio

Wellington's central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, is one step closer to reopening, after years of earthquake strengthening work. Wellington City Libraries' coordinator for children's and youth… Read more Audio

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

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

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at data tracking advertised home loan rates over the past two years and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Climate advocates say the government needs to come clean on how New Zealand plans to meet its first international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Kate Newton reports. Audio

Medsafe has started the process of independently testing Estradot oestrogen patches, after receiving several complaints about a sudden change in their effectiveness. Bronda Smith is the administrator… Read more Audio