Morning Report

A bill being introduced in Parliament on Monday would require platforms to take "reasonable steps" to verify someone's age, as part of a ban on social media for under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the bill.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Wellington-based economics consultancy Infometrics has found the closure of the Stockton mine could impact one in ten Westport jobs. Heath Milne, CEO of Development West Coast, spoke to John Campbell about the repercussions for the region.

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a campaign of economic pressure on Iran. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the announcement.

Rising numbers of wild possums and deer and outpacing farmers' efforts to control these pests, meanwhile team of scientists are looking to develop new low-methane breeding traits for the country's beef herd. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

National is progressing its efforts to ban under-16 year olds from social media platforms, but is yet to gather the support of its coalition partners. Political reporter Lauren Crimp reports.

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

The number of New Zealanders using weight loss drugs, also known as GLP-1s, has tripled in the 11 months since they became available. With that increase, there is a rise in demand for quality protein. Weight loss specialist Dr Lara Courtenay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what she is seeing in her clinic.

Opportunity Party as kingmaker in new RNZ-Reid Research poll; Queenstown contemplates future of accommodation levy; Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Labour releases fiscal strategy with promise to slash debt; Police respond to two accidents in Manawatu over weekend.