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There's excitement around the Ruapehu District that someone new might soon have the keys to the historic Chateau Tongariro. Local mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A Nelson couple has bought a $20 million lodge in Golden Bay and are advertising for "an intellectually curious curator" to create a private library for survivors of an apocalypse. Louise Ward from Hawke's Bay's Wardini Books spoke to John Campbell.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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

People receiving a benefit may not realise the impact a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal could have on their entitlements. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

A dad who has been carrying his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door says funding for a lift to their house isn't enough, and the project is on hold. Amy Williams reports.

A dad who has been carrying his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door says funding for a lift to their house isn't enough, and the project is on hold. Amy Williams reports.

Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.