RNZ: Morning Report

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues; The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua are picking up ahead of a busy summer; A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating; A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own.

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

Reo speakers, learners and supporters have gathered in Hastings to celebrate and champion te reo Maori. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.

New research out of Australia has shown that working out harder could be far more effective than working out longer. Exercise New Zealand chief executive Richard Beddie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

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

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

The government's Chief Victims Advisor feels rage that victims feel responsible when their abuser goes on to harm again. Ruth Money spoke to Corin Dann.

A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating. Quiz master and head sleuth Bobby Bruen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Manchester.

Recent data shows less than 50% of disabled adults are working, compared to 83% of non-disabled adults. Hanga-Aro-Rau Deputy chief executive, Samantha McNaughton spoke to Corin Dann.

The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua are picking up ahead of a busy summer. Sudima Hotels chief operation officer Les Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

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

From February next year community pharmacists will be able prescribe some medicines, rather than having to go to your GP. Owner of Clive's Chemist in Wanuiomata and Chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group Clive Cannons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting. Takuta Ferris spoke to Corin Dann.

Almost 15 years since 29 men were killed in an explosion at the Pike River mine, research shows the country's health and safety record is still poor. Samantha Gee reports.

New Zealand's Retirement Commissioner is calling for changes to KiwiSaver to ensure the scheme does not leave anyone behind. Jane Wrightson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

More toll roads could be on the way - as the Government introduces a bill to change how roads are funded. Transporting New Zealand - Policy & Advocacy Advisor, Mark Stockdale spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

A short-lived night market in Lower Hutt has the local MP blaming bureaucracy gone mad, but the council says safety and compliance measures need to be met. Mary Argue reports.

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

Stats NZ latest data shows nearly 73,000 New Zealanders left the country in the past year, while only 26,000 returned. Among those who believe the grass is greener there is Sean Collier, a 27-year-old lawyer and stand-up comedian from Whangarei who moved to Melbourne two years ago.

Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency; A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife; A bronze bell weighing one-tonne has been stolen from Auckland's Japanese Garden, in Henderson; Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15 years.

A bronze bell weighing one-tonne has been stolen from Auckland's Japanese Garden, in Henderson. Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair, Chris Carter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

When the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives at Waitangi on Friday as part of a four-year journey around the Pacific, it'll be celebrating 40 years since its first visit to Aotearoa. Peter de Graaf reports.

Mainfreight's got its eyes on the road ahead, hoping for a big Christmas period to help it recover from a tough few months. Managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann.

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

Reports out of the US say fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers. Closer to home, data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

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

The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of concerned locals. Katie Todd reports.

A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

ANZ this week reported a record full year profit of 2.53 billion dollars. Its CEO Antonia Watson says the result is a reflection of the economy, and shows New Zealand is starting to turn the corner. Watson spoke to Corin Dann.

The gates open on Thursday for the Canterbury A&P Show following a scaled back version of the event last year. Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association, Sir David Carter, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner spoke to Corin Dann.

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

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

The small rural town of Drury, south of Auckland, is gearing up for a major transformation - with retail giant Costco buying a chunk of land there.Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Commission. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann.