Morning Report

Catch up with US correspondent Jagruti Dave.

The Greens are calling for a one-year pause on consenting for new AI data centres, so rules and regulations can be put in place. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Penny Hulse discusses council amalgamations; Netball NZ board chair speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals; Karamea school backs return to traditional classrooms; Free flights offered to boost West Coast tourism

We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

One Wellington flat has been hosting parties, gigs, markets, poetry nights and more for decades. But now, 13 Garrett St has been shut down by the city council. Sammy Carter spoke to the current tenants about the end of an era.

If you've ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons and thought to yourself, that looks far, far too complicated, one actress and producer may have an answer. For this week's regional interview, we're heading to Otepoti Dunedin to meet the mastermind of the Downtime Activities D&D event Rosella Hart who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

Insurance costs have been a major pain point for many households in recent years, but data from insurers shows many of us are finding solutions. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into some new data and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Parts of the Grey District in the South Island were flooded in an overnight thunderstorm. Fire and Emergency crews responded to about half-a-dozen homes in Greymouth, Cobden, Brunner and Runanga. The flooding also forced the closure of State Highway 7 between Greymouth and Stillwater. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to John Campbell.

RNZ's sports editor Dana Johannsen and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.