Morning Report

Millions in private money pours into state schools in rich parts of Auckland, Samoa's told there's no end in sight to a deadly measles epidemic, a Mongrel Mob leader says Simon Bridges' promised gang crackdown is doomed to fail.

Uber is being kicked out of London - after repeated safety failures.

The ride-sharing company initially lost its licence in 2017 but was granted two extensions, the most recent of which expired on Sunday.

The firm will appeal and can continue to operate during that process.

About 45,000 drivers work for Uber in London, which is one of its top five markets globally.

RNZ's correspondent in London is Holly Hudson.

Councils will have to work more closely with tangata whenua, landowners and communities to protect native plants and animals on private and public land under a new government proposal.

The proposal makes changes to the Resource Management Act and means every council would have to have a strategy to identify and protect indigenous biodiversity.

It's the the third attempt in 20 years to set such rules.

Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

A group of lawyers are striving to win over the climate change sceptics who dismiss the young climate change activists pushing for radical action.

A new organisation, Lawyers for Climate Action will be advocating for legislation and policies that will ensure New Zealand meets or exceeds its obligations under the Paris Agreement.

They're already pushing for changes to the very laws that underpin our rights and freedoms.

Political reporter Charlie Dreaver was at Monday night's launch and filed this report.

Protesters attempting to stop the felling of exotic trees on Ōwairaka-Mt Albert in Auckland are planning to stay away from a hui called by the Tupuna Maunga Authority.

The authority hopes to clear the air at the hui - and is inviting anyone who would like to attend to come along.

The protesters say they feel have been backed into a corner and won't be going.

Spokesperson Anna Radford speaks to Susie Ferguson.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector.

An Auckland group of older walkers say they will not be put off by a vicious serial attacker who has been targeting women exercising in the East Coast Bays area.

Police have increased patrols after determining that four assaults are likely to be linked.

In the attacks, a man has grabbed women from behind and pushed them to the ground - knocking them senseless and causing serious injuries, including a broken collar bone, broken nose, dislocated shoulder and concussion.

Pam Mattson, who is 80, and co-ordinates the East Coast Bays Walkers, is in Browns Bay on Tuesday morning, about to set off with her group for one of their regular walks.

She speaks to Corin Dann.

Tuesday morning, about to set off with her group for one of their regular walks. She speaks to Corin Dann.

Hong Kong's district elections have delivered an unprecedented landslide victory for the city's pro-democracy movement, leaving the government reeling.

For months, young people have visibly been at the helm of demonstrations, protests and clashes, sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill which morphed into a broader cry for democracy and police accountability.

Morning Report producer Lucy Smith spoke to RNZ correspondent in Hong Kong Grace Lee.

The Waitangi Tribunal has been urged to broaden the scope of its urgent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki to also look into the practices of DHBs and the police.

It is the fifth inquiry to arise following the attempted removal of a week-old baby from a Hawke's Bay mother in May.

At a judicial conference in Wellington yesterday, the tribunal met with lawyers and claimants to discuss its scope and timeframe.

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was there.

A campaigner against winter grazing has been vindicated by a top-level investigation.

Angus Robson led protests against the farming practice that keeps cattle in muddy, confined paddocks. He was invited to be part of the Agriculture Minister's taskforce.

The report says there have to changes such as making sure cows can lie on dry ground, have access to shelter, and continuous clean water and a balanced diet.

Angus Robson speaks to Susie Ferguson.