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Interest rate rises aren't popular with most borrowers, but it's particularly tough if you're paying off a loan that's larger than your home is worth. Prices have been flat since their fall from their COVID peak in most parts of the country, which has left some first-home buyers in a tricky spot. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The developer behind a contentious housing project near Arrowtown plans to submit a fresh fast track application this month, after an assessor of projects under the scheme said there wasn't enough information for experts to make a decision. Developer Kurt Gibbons, director of Ridgeburn Limited spoke to John Campbell.

The head of New Zealand's professional body for engineers is calling for greater accountability when risks are identified by experts after the tragedy at Mauao in January, where six people died in a landslide. Geotech engineers had repeatedly warned of the risk of deadly landslides. Richard Templer is the CEO of Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau. He was also the former chief executive of Manawatu District Council until 2020. Templer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Prime Minister is set to meet with his counterparts at the Pacific Island Forum's annual leaders meeting in Palau today. Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A dad who had to lift his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door no longer has to, thanks to the generosity of a Morning Report listener. Dinson Thomas spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman says falling house prices were contributing to Kiwi households feeling nervous about spending. John Ross, managing director of Professionals Lower Hutt has been in the industry for over 40 years and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.