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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his latest polling; Winston Peters on the latest developments in the Middle East and their possible implications; International relations expert Robert Patman warns that the rising death toll in the conflict could potentially strengthen the position of Iran's regime; Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains the impacts of New Zealand's ninth wave of COVID-19; Jill Rodgers discusses increased police recruitment efforts in Auckland aimed at boosting frontline staffing.

Reporter Ross McNaughton spent Saturday night with New Zealand's finest athletes at the inaugural TrackStars event.

The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity in Queenstown has doubled over the last year, a council survey has found. Victoria Crockford from End Women's Homelessness spoke to Corin Dann.

Lights, camera, Otepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Tess Brunton reports.

A woman who has found she's mistakenly been in the wrong KiwiSaver fund for more than a decade wants her case to be a warning to others. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

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

Should the war in Iran drag on, $3 a litre could become a regular sight at the petrol pump. AA transport policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' SafeTravel says it's contacted Kiwis in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, who've said they need help getting out of the region. Aucklander Uday Singh, who has lived in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for more than a decade, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

The relentless bombing of Iran and a rising civilian death toll is playing into the hands of the regime, says Otago University International relations professor Robert Patman. He spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

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

Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up, as tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher. Waitomo Group Chief Executive, Simon Parham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Police are ramping up recruitment efforts in Auckland, hoping to bring more kiwis into the force, and tempt some currently working in Australia to return home. New Zealand Police's Deputy Commissioner Jill Rodgers spoke to Corin Dann.

The body responsible for selecting Iran's new Supreme Leader says a consensus has been reached. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.

Australia is weighing up a request from Persian Gulf states to provide military aid. So, how long before that request gets put to the New Zealand government. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

Friends' homes, couches, cars and tents - that's where one in ten Queenstown Lakes locals have had to spend at least one night in the past year. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

The latest Health New Zealand figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week. Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health at the University of Otago spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The IDF said it was targeting Iranian-linked commanders, in the first strike on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the conflict began. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut.

Officials responsible for an obstacle course of road cones throughout Hutt City say they know residents are frustrated but they'll have to hang in there. Krystal Gibbens reports.

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

Artificial Intelligence tools are being used in the Iran conflict, changing the face of how wars are fought. Kiwi Sean Gourley, founder of San Francisco-based AI company Primer, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The final report into the harm caused to young people by social media and the internet has been released. The cost of fuel is adding to an already rising cost of freight services. Auckland hosting a number of big events this weekend. The bakery that's hosting a rave in Hamilton. Government minister returns from AI Impact Summit in India.

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupo waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton.

Taranaki music fans are being urged to forget the disappointment of WOMAD taking a break and instead pull on a black T-shirt, a pair of skinny jeans and get ready to rock. Full Metal Orchestra is headed to the Bowl of Brooklands this weekend in a stark contrast to the three-day world music festival. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

It's time to look around the motu for another unique event to learn about, this time we're heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton where tomorrow morning, dancers will be swapping their glow sticks for croissants as a bakery is holding a "morning bakery rave." Rudi's Bakehouse co-owner Stefan Kelly-Zander spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Melissa Chan-Green caught up with First Up's Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth and as always begins with veges.

Are you expecting to get your KiwiSaver money at 65? It's something that most of us expect as part of being in the scheme. But one prominent investor and director says the government needs to make that more explicit - or people risk being caught out. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Joining us is our sports panel - One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell.

A logistics boss says oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices, and it's only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann.

The Transport Agency is considering yet another U-turn over 100 kilometre an hour speed limits of two State Highways near Levin after local concerns. Nick James reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

Masterton has been buzzing this week, with the World Shearing Championships running alongside the Golden Shears. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

Science, Innovation and Technology, and Universities Minister Shane Reti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following his return from an AI Impact Summit in India.

Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi's latest employee has sent efficiency through the roof and never calls in sick. The custom-made dispensing robot has been shipped in from Germany and is the first of its kind in the country. Ibousi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.