This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry Association says a loophole that lets vape shops to set up within dairies and petrol stations should be closed. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello joined us; We were live across the North Island this morning as wild weather hit, we also spoke to Manawatu District Mayor Michael Ford.

Australia correspondent Emma Cropper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Manawatu District Mayor Michael Ford.

A local iwi is welcoming the government's two-year ban on harvesting rockpools in the north of Auckland. Ngati Manuhiri Settlement trust chief executive Nicola Rata-MacDonald hopes it will allow some species time to recover. She spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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

It's the official cash rate week. And, while not a lot is expected to happen to the rate itself, attention is going on what the Reserve Bank's new governor might have to say about it. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

From ants inside packaged clothing to potentially deadly European hornets, Auckland has recently become a hotspot for unwanted insects from overseas. Jessica Hopkins reports.

James Brett Harold a firefighter in Tararua region speaks with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.