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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

A coroner says corrections staff need specialist in-depth mental health training, following the death of a man in custody four years ago. Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest, after being pepper sprayed in an Auckland prison. Finn Blackwell reports.

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

Fifth-year medical students are placed in rural areas for a year, working in hospitals and alongside GPs general practitioners. Taupo will become the programme's fifth long placement site, joining Hawera, Hauraki/Thames, Te Kuiti and Wellsford. The academic lead for the programme, Dr Hannah Lawn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Nicola Willis answers listeners questions on KiwiSaver policy; BBC's Rob Watson discusses Starmer's resignation, Mayors call for cross-party support over bed tax; Author compiles Southern Hemisphere's greatest novels

After getting a stay of execution earlier this year, the lions from the former Kamo Wildlife Park are on the mend. Carolyn Press-McKenzie, who helped save the lions, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Time appears to be running out for Moana Pasifika, which is in liquidation and its future in Super Rugby is very uncertain.

A Kiwi author has helped compile a list of the Southern Hemisphere's best novels ever written after being so incensed that only three made the Guardian's top 100 all-time list. Paula Morris spoke to John Campbell.

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

Tax is back on the agenda for this year's election, with new taxes being proposed by many parties. But what would they mean, and do we need them? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

Hundreds of meals made with rescued food that would otherwise go to waste are being delivered to people in need throughout Auckland. Amy Williams reports.

Mayors of some of New Zealand's biggest tourist centres are calling on political parties across the spectrum to support a proposal for national accommodation levy. Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to John Campbell

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has unveiled his first squad, ahead of games against France, Italy and Ireland. He spoke to John Campbell.

RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

May was Auckland's busiest month for bike trips in more than ten years. Auckland Transport's Head of Active Modes, Tania Loveridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Just two years after entering Number 10 Downing Street, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to pack up and leave. BBC's political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to John Campbell.

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

A furious Labour MP is accusing Immigration officials of misleading and manipulating a select committee earlier this year over the botched IT project that's now at the centre of an investigation. Gill Bonnett reports.

The National Party has outlined numerous changes to KiwiSaver they would enact if re-elected. National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis spoke to John Campbell.

A new report from the Education Review Office has found that the number of students leaving mainstream schooling to learn in alternative settings has doubled over the past decade. ERO Senior Manager Rebecca Bjarnesen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A second bird has now tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain in Western Australia. Professor Jemma Geoghegan, an evolutionary virologist at Otago University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to John Campbell from London after Sir Keir Starmer announced he would resign as UK prime minister.

Survivors of abuse in care say last year's changes to the redress system have made little difference to their lives. Timothy Brown reports.

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

Winds of almost 250 kilometres an hour have once again pushed back the start of the ski season at one of the South Island's most popular sites. Mt Hutt's Ski area manager James McKenzie spoke to John Campbell.

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Chloe Swarbrick discusses Green Party's new tax policy; National has announced changes to KiwiSaver at its AGM; Poll finds strong opposition to selling conservation land; Supply issues continue to hit pharmacies

We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.

A Southland father who has lost his voice and movement to Motor Neurone Disease has found a new lease of life as a storyteller. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Organisers behind the SmokeFree Rockquest say extra funding from the government is a welcome investment for young artists. Co-founder Pete Rainey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The tiny Cook Island nation of Pukapuka is overwhelmed with joy following the remarkable rescue of a local fisherman by the New Zealand Air Force. Penny Smith reports.

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

KiwiSaver has been back in the spotlight this weekend, thanks to National announcing its plan to make the scheme compulsory and increase contribution rates. It also wants employers to continue to contribute to employees who are older than 65, and plans to offer kids a kickstart. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to providers about what it might mean and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

No-one has been prosecuted by the Ministry of Health for breaching tobacco packaging rules over the last year. That's despite RNZ learning an Auckland suburban dairy is hawking blackmarket smokes. RNZ has been investigating since March and has identified shops in the city allegedly selling illicit cigarettes. Finn Blackwell reports.