Rnz: Morning Report

A new experimental vineyard in Marlborough will see more research going into wine production by controlling the environment that grape vines are grown in. Samantha Gee visited the new lab in Blenheim.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. Former All Black Ant Strachan spoke to Corin Dann.

People are being kept in prison simply because they don't have an address to be bailed to, but authorities don't know how often it's happening. Justice reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has more.

Public health researchers are urging the government not to tamper with existing insulation standards. University of Otago health research fellow Lucy Telfar-Barnard spoke to Corin Dann.

Market Update for 29 July 2024

The six political parties that made it into parliament at last year's election raised a record-breaking $25 million in donations all together. RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The gymnastics got underway overnight, with New Zealander Georgia-Rose Brown competing. Dana Johannsen was at the gymnastics and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The region's three rural hospitals are short of 10 full-time staff, meaning they're having to cut back services, and close the Dargaville emergency department overnight. Minister of health Dr Shane Reti spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt says he's gutted with his sixth place finish in the 400m individual medley at the Paris Olympics, believing he could have gone faster in the final.

A Northland emergency doctor says work is becoming so stressful and overwhelming that colleagues are reducing their hours to protect themselves and their patients. Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Documents show officials have tried multiple times to build a life-saving disaster coordination system, only to end up virtually back at square one. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

Climate, Darleen Tana and building a 'far larger' Green movement were on the agenda at the Green Party's annual AGM in Christchurch over the weekend. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

New Zealand is still awaiting our first medal at the Olympic Games with Lewis Clareburt finishing sixth in his 400 metre individual medley final. Nathan Rarere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A memo leaked to RNZ has revealed Dargaville Hospital no longer has an on-site doctor overnight and is relying on a telehealth service and nurses. Te Whatu Ora Northern region's hospital & specialist services director Mark Shepherd spoke to Corin Dann.

Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing. Dr Pragati Gautama spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt has finished sixth in the men's 400m individual medley at the Paris Olympics.

Business news for 29 July 2024.

Darleen Tana's fate is now over to Green Party members - after the co-leaders formally initiated the process to get their former colleague booted out of Parliament at the party's AGM in Christchurch. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

Desperately worried doctors in the Far North fear people are dying as a direct result of critical workforce shortages in hospitals. Ruth Hill reports.

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