Morning Report

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

The National Party announced major changes to KiwiSaver at the party's annual conference in Wellington over the weekend. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

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

An organisation representing trampers, climbers and backcountry users says the Government's Conservation Amendment Bill is deeply problematic and risks undermining the protection of public conservation land. Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand spokesperson Robin McNeill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Questions after autistic child wrongly treated as adult; Serious failures revealed in treatment of autistic girl; LegaSea welcomes pause on controversial fishing changes; Qantas launches new non-stop service between Sydney and London; Voluntary food labelling scheme faces criticism

Wellington has a new local celebrity. and he's got fur. A black cat called Azuki Bean is inviting himself into homes and shops. Sammy Carter visited the cat at his home on The Terrace.

From a quiet Southland street to the catwalks of Paris and palaces of Oman, a Riverton factory is helping to transform paua shells into luxury goods enjoyed around the world. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

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

If you're in Christchurch this weekend, it's time to bling out your bike and snaz up your helmet with as many lights as you possibly can. Christchurch's Hagley Park will be lit this Sunday, thanks to the annual winter solstice ride - now in its 15th year. Spokes Canterbury committee member Cynthia Charron spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.