Rnz: Morning Report

New data shows the United States oil and gas industry is releasing much more of the potent greenhouse gas methane than companies are disclosing. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, transport Minister is Simeon Brown joins us, Dr Stephen Rainbow discusses his new role as Human Rights Commissioner, which has been criticised because of 'trans agenda' comments he's made and views he has on the Israel Gaza war, The Manawatu township of Pahiatua was drenched with heavy rain over the weekend, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

A unique pair of undies from the documentary series Orangutan Island is being auctioned off to raise money for charity. Borneo Orangutan Survival NZ chief executive Kerin Welford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new report is calling on the government to combat the growing perception of corruption in politics. Author Phillippa Yasbek spoke to Corin Dann.

Photography fans and stargazers are in for a show this week. A "blue" supermoon will light up the sky across the world, with New Zealanders able to see it if our skies stay clear of clouds. Astronomy NZ general manager Andrew Buckingham spoke to Corin Dann.

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

The new Human Rights Commissioner is defending his appointment after he posted pro-Israel views on Facebook and was once investigated for making a comment about the "trans agenda". Dr Stephen Rainbow spoke to Corin Dann.

Police have described a gathering of boy racers near Hamilton over the weekend as 'hostile and violent'. Hamilton Councillor Maxine Van Oosten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads. Transport Minister is Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand MMA star Israel Adesanya has quashed suggestions he will retire after falling short in his bid to regain the UFC middleweight title fight.

New research says Artificial Intelligence could see music creators' revenues drop up to 23 percent by 2028 - risking over $500 million in losses across New Zealand and Australia. APRA head of operations Anthony Healey spoke to Corin Dann.

A cyclone-hit village in Hawke's Bay is struggling to get mental health support for its tamariki, with requests for a social worker being repeatedly turned down or ignored. Alexa Cook reports.

The All Blacks' Eden Park record remains intact after they crushed Argentina 42-10 on Saturday night in Auckland to bounce back from the shock loss in Wellington. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.

Dairy giant Fonterra has been accused of greenwashing in an effort to win favour with the global food behemoth, Nestle. Farah Hancock reports.

A new report has found workers in New Zealand are much more likely to die on the job here than in Australia. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Distressed breast cancer patients are waiting years for delayed reconstruction surgery following mastectomy because of big demand for acute care at public hospitals. Jean Edwards reports.

Political leaders are descending on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia - the heart of the Kīngitanga - for the first time since the Coalition Government was formed, but there's one notable absence. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.