Morning Report

Canterbury irrigation specialist fears thieves targeting large pivot irrigators used on farms for their copper wiring could end up being killed, meanwhile prices regain lost ground at the Global Dairy Trade auction and Bay of Plenty dairy farmers are nearing the end of calving. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head to head in last night's TVNZ leaders' debate, with arguments over the cost of living, and accusations of lies. and unfunded promises. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch watched the showdown.

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

As Kiwis increasingly tap, swipe and scan their way through everyday purchases, new research suggests some older people are less positive about the change. Payments NZ's Consumer Research survey found three quarters of respondents are concerned about fraud and scams when making payments. Darryl Dorrington teaches seniors how to stay safe online at the Eden-Roskill SeniorNet. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Political editor Jo Moir analyses latest RNZ poll; Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Petrol prices reach highest level since start of Iran-US war; Concern over AI use of photos of children

The 22-year-old netballer Catherine Hall went from fulltime medical student to winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with the Silver Ferns. But now as she recovers from an ACL rupture she has been named sportswoman of the year at Auckland university. Hall spoke to John Campbell.

A 72 percent drop in the number of engineering jobs over the last two years is sparking concerns about the workforce and crucial work placements for would-be graduates. Engineering students can't graduate until they clock up 800 hours experience, with 400 of those hours needing to be engineering-related work through an internship or job. Brett Williams, General Manager Global for Engineering New Zealand spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Department of Conservation has launched a new weed fighting tool that its creator reckons can put a big dent in the country's billion dollar problem. Phil Pennington reports.

An early morning sports news update.