Morning Report

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

A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of a critical research on the impact of a warming… Read more Audio

As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year. Airways Chief Executive James Young… Read more Audio

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has come out of hiding and appeared in Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent William Denselow. Audio

Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

National museum Te Papa is opening an immersive experience this weekend that takes viewers on a journey into nature. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

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