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6:09 AM.Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help according to a new report. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Chief Executive Karen Orsborn spoke… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.This morning Chris Hipkins joined us for his weekly chat following his state of the nation speech yesterday; Plus, we spoke to RNZ's National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood who has uncovered some… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A longstanding mural of David Bowie in downtown Wellington has been replaced with one paying tribute to Fat Freddy's Drop band member Chris Faiumu, who died last year. The mural, which was painted… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.Bird watching may be more than a relaxing and rewarding pastime - it could also be good for the brain. Erik Wing from Canada's Baycrest Academy for Research and Education spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:40 AM.After last week's storms, Wellington Zoo has been inundated with injured sea birds and staff have been busy looking after them at its avian hospital The Nest. Wellington Zoo's acting director Wildlife… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:27 AM.The government is giving police new powers to move on rough sleepers, or people displaying disorderly behaviour in town and city centres. Audio

8:25 AM.A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he's been hit hard by Inland Revenue "annualising" his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.New Zealand's fruit exporters are among those grappling with uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced a fresh 15-percent global tariff set to last at least 150 days. Apples and Pears… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:50 AM.Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an affordability lens on everything it does. Our… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an affordability lens on everything it does. Our… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:26 AM.Student leaders say mounting financial pressure is putting university out of reach for some. President of the Waikato Students' Union and law student Seamus Lohrey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.The Wellington Phoenix have brought back an old hand after its head coach quit this weekend. Director of Football Shaun Gill, the man tasked with finding a long-term fix, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:16 AM.Tourists in Mexico are being urged to shelter in place, as violence erupts after the death of a top drug lord. Mehpara Khan is a New Zealander who is stuck in Mexico. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:08 AM.The Police Association is questioning whether officers are the right people to help rough sleepers get the social support they need. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:48 AM.It's been revealed Jevon McSkimming claimed he pursued harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual assault after he was advised to by then Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. National… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.An animal law academic says New Zealand needs a total rethink when it comes to dog control laws, and should consider requiring dog-owners to be licensed. Auckland Law School associate professor… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.This week marks four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A recent round of peace talks have brought progress, but still no breakthrough, despite pressure from US president… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:25 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio