Morning Report

Lilia Tarawa on cancellation of Gloriavale school registration; Are we doing enough to minimise the risks of future disasters?; Push for cross-party plan on solar energy; Sean Fitzpatrick from South Africa ahead of All Blacks test; Voting for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year opens

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

Tears and tributes have flowed at this year’s Koroneihana, as iwi from across the country gathered at Tūrangawaewae to remember a generation of formidable leaders lost over the past year. Among them, Tā Hirini Moko Mead, Tā Whatarangi Winiata and Te Kepa Stirling, remembered for their enduring commitment to te ao Māori and the generations they inspired. 

Taiha Molyneux reports.

A school with a roll of just 50 kids has been raising around $20,000 every year for the past 20 years. Tomorrow morning Kaikoura Suburban School holds its 20th Whale Run, and if you're keen there are still places left. Principal Kylee Habgood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

Renting as a retiree can be a tricky prospect - but for some people, having some money saved might not be the help they expect. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into a potential fishhook with the accommodation supplement, which could catch some older New Zealanders out.

Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any testing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was with the Prime Minister in Palau and filed this report.

1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.

Orchestra Wellington has been left blindsided following Creative New Zealand's decision to almost halve its funding. The orchestra's funding has been slashed from $507,000 to $310,000 in the latest round. Its Board Chair, Ian Pike spoke to John Campbell.

Voting for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year kicks off today, and you have until September 20 to have your say. Forest & Bird's acting chief executive Erika Toleman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.