Morning Report

The United States has entered into a significant and declaratory partnership with New Zealand to deliver a major port upgrade on the island of Penrhyn in the Cook Islands. Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Cook Islands PM Mark Brown and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced the project yesterday. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell before leaving the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.

New Zealand's domestic netball competition has been given a lifeline, with Netball New Zealand officially backing a proposal from Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams. Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

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

A controversial housing development near Arrowtown is back on the table, with the developer offering new incentives for first-home buyers and millions more for roading upgrades. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants public servants to be working or at the bargaining table. Ten thousand PSA union members from the Ministry of Social Development, MBIE, NEMA, the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and the Department of Internal Affairs are striking over pay next week. PSA National Secretary, Duane Leo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government's contentious move-on orders look set to be watered down, with MPs recommending that 14 to 17 year olds be excluded. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to John Campbell.

Morning business news with Jeffrey Halley.

Southland's mayor says recent flooding events in Nepal emphasises the need for preparation, with Piopiotahi/Milford Sound at risk of a tsunami in case of large landslides. Mayor Rob Scott spoke to John Campbell.

Carpet manufacturer and wool business Bremworth has made a larger loss than it expected, prices holding steady at the Global Dairy Trade Auction and a New Zealand's Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.