Morning Report

The Labour Party says the government's reasons to justify cost-cutting at Te Whatu Ora are just spin. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to RNZ's Ruth Hill. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

The recent warm weather may have fooled you into thinking Spring has sprung. But a cold easterly front has settled across the South Island, bringing heavy rain, ice, and snow. NZTA systems manager… Read more Audio

People across the South Island's high country will be digging out their snow clothes on Tuesday, amid a wintry blast. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In soaring temperatures in Paris, World mountain biking champion Sam Gaze was only good enough for sixth place in the men's mountain biking race, won by Britain Tom Pidcock. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to… Read more Audio

The wait continues for a New Zealand medal at the Olympics with mountain biker Sam Gaze finishing sixth in the men's cross country. Audio

On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Read more Audio

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

The Chills founder Martin Phillipps has died, aged 61. Phillipps had been battling liver disease for several years and died unexpectedly, a statement from the band said on Sunday. Flying Nun founder… Read more Audio

A new experimental vineyard in Marlborough will see more research going into wine production by controlling the environment that grape vines are grown in. Samantha Gee visited the new lab in Blenheim.