Morning Report

On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says he is horrified after a teenager has been killed after an attack at a Dunedin bus stop, French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Caledonia, where he met with elected officials and inspected some of the recent damage, we cross to Nouméa for the latest, we have our weekly political panel and the best country song in New Zealand will be announced Friday night in Gore.

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home from Nouméa on Friday. Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan spoke to Corin Dann.

A person is believed to have gone overboard from the East -West ferry in Wellington early Friday morning. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

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Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor. I Am Hope founder Mike King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An expert on energy transitions says mining can never be completely clean, but some minerals and methods of extraction are far worse than others. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in civil and natural resources engineering Rebecca Peer spoke to Corin Dann.

Dunedin's mayor is horrified that a teenager has died from stab wounds after an attack in a central city bus hub. Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A search is underway for a person who has gone overboard from a ferry in Wellington Harbour. Deputy Harbourmaster Patrick Atwood spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand golfer Sam Jones recorded his first ever albatross to snatch the lead after the first round of the latest World Tour event in Belgium.

The Reserve Bank fired a shot across the bows of households, businesses, and financial markets on Wednesday with a more aggressive tone to its monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr spoke to business editor Gyles Beckford.

The Black Ferns have demoted some star players in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're still on track to defend their World Cup title next year. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

Justice officials are looking at sometimes controversial public-private partnerships - or PPPs - to rescue billions of dollars of leaky and rundown courthouses. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

Research shows children taught to read using an updated version of Reading Recovery make double the normal progress. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

It is the first election in Tauranga in nearly five years, after the last council was sacked in February 2021 and replaced with commissioners. Libby Kirkby-McLeod talked to locals from across the city to see what they think of the return to democracy.

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Paris will "go until the end" to bring an end to the violence, but some are suggesting that could take a long time. Kanak journalist with Radio Djiido Andre Qaeze spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann.

A new police initiative called Operation Haumaru, will bring together police and volunteers from transport and community groups to keep an eye on commuters. Finn Blackwell joined the patrol.

A teenager is due to appear at the Dunedin Youth Court today, following the death of a 16-year-old boy who was attacked at the city's bus hub. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.