Morning Report

The building and construction sector is shrinking and showing little sign of improvement this year. Chief Executive of New Zealand Certified Builders Malcolm Flemming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The financial toll of extreme weather is mounting, as insurers grapple with rising claims and getting more life out of vines for longer could enhance New Zealand wines. The rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Iran has targeted US military sites across the Middle East, after facing another wave of strikes by the United States. BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

Petrol prices have fallen back below three dollars a litre, for now. But, has the fuel crisis shifted any of our transport habits for good? Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

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

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jetted in and out of New Zealand over the weekend, meeting with Christopher Luxon and members of the business community. Among those welcoming the closer ties is chair of the Maori-led trade body, Te Taumata Maori, Hone McGregor, who's also Chair of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor spoke to John Campbell.

GP discusses rise in number of homeless being hospitalised; New non-invasive tests for endometriosis rolled out in the UK; Julian Wilcox previews Matariki events; Auckland's City Rail Link put through major test; Young readers compete for Kids Lit Quiz title; Teen pianist Shan Liu set for NZSO mainstage debut

New Zealand has been counting down its top 100 songs in this year's Waiata 100 on RNZ National. Today, more songs will be revealed, before the top songs are played on Music 101 with host Kara Rickard tomorrow. Kara spoke to John Campbell.

In two weeks' time, Shan Liu will make his mainstage, solo debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington. The 16-year-old Auckland piano player is the youngest winner of the National Concerto Competition competition in its 57 year history. Shan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.