Morning Report

The son of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly last week, has called on Māori to sign up to the Māori roll. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio

Minister for Youth, James Meager, said Youth MPs speeches had not been censored. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies. Lincoln Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The school lunch programme has been a "success by any measure" in term two, according to David Seymour. Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Reporter Finn Blackwell has the story. Audio

The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Retailers are backing government plans for tougher penalties for shoplifters. Retail NZ's chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Huge money flying around as contracts are signed in the NBA off-season. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio