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Frustration is growing in Rotorua, with the government promising that a new courthouse is on its agenda, but there's still no action after years of delays. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

Te Manahou Mackay says the life she has today wouldn't have been possible without taking puberty blockers when she was younger. Mackay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The United States and Russia have reportedly drafted a plan to end the war in Ukraine. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

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

As schools and homes continue to dispose of asbestos contaminated play sand - the government is being urged to investigate how this happened. Chris Peace, a Senior Lecturer in Workplace Health and Safety at Victoria University spoke to Corin Dann.

Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve; AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value; Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029; The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality.

A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Upton spoke to Corin Dann.

A sub-Antarctic white-headed petrel found in Auckland's Muriwai Beach carpark has been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery. BirdCare Aotearoa fundraising manager, Dr Rashi Parker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the rural economic recovery.

Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports.

Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFree 2025 target. Associate health minister Casey Costello spoke to Corin Dann.

A law firm is acting as a disrupter in the profession - changing the way people work, in what's traditionally been a rigid workplace. Prue Tyler founded Shift Advisory after trying to work part time with young children in a big law firm. Prue spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second ODI in Napier.

A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports.

We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve. Dr Benjamin Pearson is Hawke's Bay's Chief Medical Officer spoke to Corin Dann.

Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029.

It's crunch-time for negotiators at this year's global climate meeting in Brazil, with plenty of the details still to be thrashed out on the last official day of talks. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre spoke to Corin Dann.

The Black Caps have sealed a one-day series victory over the West Indies after claiming a tense five wicket win in a rain reduced second one-dayer in Napier.

The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality. David Ritchie owns Oliver's restaurant and accommodation in Clyde and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

The Rail Minister has lifted the lid on how the government plans to save cash on the new Cook Strait ferries. Nick James reports.

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

Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann.

The Black Caps beat the West Indies by five wickets in a rain-curtailed second one-dayer in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-nil.

Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions reductions plans don't add up and will leave New Zealanders paying billions to meet international climate obligations. Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann; The NZ Breakers have made a collective decision not to wear the rainbow Pride flag on their uniform during next year's NBL Pride Round. Ian Roberts, Australia's first openly gay NRL player and advocate spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss; A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss; A rare pink grasshopper has been spotted hopping through Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori spoke to Corin Dann.

A volunteer baking team is expanding into the Hauraki region, and the Bay of Islands as rising hardship puts local services under pressure. Good Bitches volunteer coordinator Sara Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A rare pink grasshopper has been spotted hopping through Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori spoke to Corin Dann.

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

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