Morning Report

The Department of Conservation is defending its decision to stop maintaining the track to the country's deepest natural sinkhole. DOC Visitor Safety Manager Andy Roberts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Batting coach Luke Ronchi spoke to Corin Dann following the Black Caps win over South Africa. Audio

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is wasting no time laying down the challenge to his players. Former All Black and commentator Jeff Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Southern Cross Health Insurance is rolling back a decision to exclude ADHD and autism from treatment cover. ADHD New Zealand's Sarah Hogan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government is considering completely scrapping the clean car standard that sets limits for vehicle emissions. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government is getting ready to send New Zealand consular staff and two defence force planes to the Middle East, in preparation for evacuation operations. Irene King, aviation commentator and chief… Read more Audio

Demand may outstrip housing supply when it comes to the wealthy foreign investors keen to come to New Zealand under the so-called golden visa. Sarah Wood, chief executive of realestate.co.nz spoke to… Read more Audio

Israel's military has continued to strike Iran and Lebanon, as the war spills into a fifth day. Thomas Helm is the Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai-based English language news… Read more Audio

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter. Audio

According to recent stats from Youthline, 10% of their calls come from children under 12. Health correspondent Kate Green reports. Audio

The developments from overnight with our correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

Prediction markets are under scrutiny in the US, following suspicion of insider knowledge of classified events. Betting platform Polymarket showed six new accounts placed bets the day before the… Read more Audio