Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

National museum Te Papa is opening an immersive experience this weekend that takes viewers on a journey into nature. Krystal Gibbens reports.

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

Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University, Boyd Swinburn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint; The Government has released a new app it says will make it easier and safer for people to access government services; The United States could soon ask travellers for their five-year social media history, as a condition to enter the country; As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for.

An Auckland teen has blasted back into the record books - reclaiming the world's highest kitesurfing jump. Hugo Wigglesworth spoke to Corin Dann from South Africa.

Wellington's Erskine Chapel, which is part of the former Erskine College, is being sold by developers the Wellington Company and may have a new owner as soon as today. Krystal Gibbens reports.

Christchurch's new sports centre is being put to the test - hosting its first event before it opens to the public next week. Lead architect Daryl Maguire from Warren and Mahoney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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