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This morning, we spoke to Energy Minister Simon Watts about the government's plan for a new liquified natural gas import terminal. and we had our weekly interview with Labour Leader, Chris Hipkins. We spoke with Wellington mayor Andrew Little about what any independent inquiry into the Moa Point Waste Treatment plant failure could look like. Plus, Kiwirail front after faults are discovered on Auckland's train network. And we joined friends of Zoi Sadowski-Synnott as they cheered her on toward her Silver medal at the Winter Olympics.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's friends cheer her on from home, as she competes at the Winter Olympics. Friend and fellow snowboarder, Sian Leigh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Government's just announced 250-thousand dollars for Wellington's biggest food and beer festivals, aiming to draw more international visitors and cement the capital as a culinary hotspot. General Manager at the Wellington Culinary Events Trust, Penny de Borst spoke to Corin Dann.

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

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

Thousands of New Zealanders have borrowed from their banks to put solar power systems on their houses. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Along the banks of the Wangapeka River in Tasman, a new hop variety named after the grower's love of beer and music, has been in development. Samantha Gee reports.

Kiwirail had to carry out emergency overnight repairs after finding faulty track works by contractors.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

New data shows some of New Zealand's biggest food businesses are cutting waste and emissions while feeding the community. Kai Commitment executive director Kaitlin Dawson spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland's hospitality sector is bracing for a big weekend as Sail GP hits the harbour. Chief Operating Officer of Sudima Hotels and Hind Management, Les Morgan, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Olympics features greco-roman and freestyle wrestling and Japan is famous for sumo - but in South Taranaki it's schwingen that rules supreme. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

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

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

Auckland library data shows physical book reign supreme with 11 million loaned last year, compared to six million digital books. Book Hero owner Dylan Bland spoke to Corin Dann.