Morning Report

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

A book club with a difference is turning heads at Puke Ariki in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio

A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Three ex-bosses of UK nurse Lucy Letby have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. London Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Read more Audio

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio