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What is the Emissions Trading Scheme Auction?
4 Dec 2025Yesterday the final emissions trading scheme auction of the year failed to clear. That means there were no bidders for any of the carbon credits up for sale That makes 2025 just the 2nd year in the… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4 December 2025
4 Dec 2025The government changes to the Retirement Villages Act aims to give residents and their families clarity on repayments, but not everyone is happy; Stats NZ is defending its decision not to have a final… Audio
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Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar
Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue is the first Tongan film to be considered for an Oscar. Director Vea Mafile'o and writer Luciane Buchannan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 4 December 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 4 December 2025
4 Dec 2025Day three of the opening Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, a hamstring injury means Tom Blundell won't play any further part in this test or the next. Audio
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StatsNZ defends decision not to have final census in 2028
4 Dec 2025Stats NZ is defending its decision not to have a final large-scale census in 2028, which was one of the recommendations of an expert advisory group it convened. Andrew Sporle, Associate Professor at… Audio
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Government makes changes to Retirement Villages Act
The government changes to the Retirement Villages Act aims to give residents and their families clarity on repayments, but not everyone is happy. Retirement Villages Association executive director… Audio
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Screentime: Knives Out, After the Hunt, and Nuremberg
4 Dec 2025Film and television reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to look at how the latest Knives Out mystery starring Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc compares to the first two. After the Hunt is a… Audio
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Sibling rivalry: a normal part of growing up?
4 Dec 2025Is competition, jealousy, and conflict between brothers and sisters a normal part of growing up? While bickering and nitpicking can be hard for parents, can sibling rivalry also be a way for children… Audio
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AI agents: What are they and who's liable if things go wrong?
4 Dec 2025Tech commentator Alex Sims looks at computer programs that use artificial intelligence to pursue goals and tasks with minimal input. Audio
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Around the motu: Ché Baker on Southland
4 Dec 2025Ché discusses the decision to pay $500,000 to remove large trees in Invercargill's central business district. Audio
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Book review: 50 Years of the Waitangi Tribunal
4 Dec 2025Paul Diamond reviews 50 Years of the Waitangi Tribunal edited by Carwyn Jones and Maria Bargh, published by Huia Publishers. Audio
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Govt proposes shift in retirement village legislation
4 Dec 2025The government's long-awaited changes to the retirement villages legislation have been announced. Audio
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Kite Runner to The Crown: Khalid Abdalla on his remarkable career as an actor and activist
4 Dec 2025He's known for his roles in movies including The Kite Runner, Green Zone and United 93, as well as playing Dodi Fayed in The Crown. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 December 2025
4 Dec 2025The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus… Audio
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UK: Rachel Reeves faces claims she 'mislead' over Budget
4 Dec 2025Our UK correspondent looks at why Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been facing claims she mislead the public about the nation's finances. Audio
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New wastewater standards explained
4 Dec 2025New Zealand has its first national wastewater standards - after Cabinet agreed to new rules that will come into force on December 19. Audio
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Horowhenua Trust secures Social Investment Fund
4 Dec 2025The Social Investment Agency has revealed the first organisations to be given backing from its $190 million fund. Audio
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Stats NZ stands by decision to move away from traditional census
4 Dec 2025Stats NZ admits there is work to be done to ensure data collected under the modernised census plan is robust. Audio
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Kiwi winner at British Fashion Awards
4 Dec 2025A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Govt rejects all recommendations from Climate Change Commission
The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton spoke… Audio
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IKEA finally opening its doors in Auckland
4 Dec 2025After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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DOC warns lives at risk due to warnings being ignored
4 Dec 2025Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is under way. DOC operations manager… Audio
