An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

The suspect in a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend, is due to appear in court. Associated Press White House reporter Collin Binkley, who was at the Correspondents' Dinner spoke to John Campbell.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

On todays First Up Pod: We find out how dogs are helping keep regional airports free of Spur Winged Plovers. Pine Tress are causing a problem in Southland and Deputy Prime Minster David Seymour talks to Nathan about heavy vehicle regulations. First Up - The Voice of the Nathan.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Search and rescue experts are hoping to see the back of an emergency system they say is tangled, and runs at two speeds, faster or slower depending on who is paying. Phil Pennington reports.

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