Morning Report

Lower Hutt businesses say they're swiftly losing cash - and one's shut up shop - as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

The country's biggest fuel import terminal says there's no need to panic over our fuel supply. Channel Infrastructure, at Marsden Point, can store 300 million litres on its Northland site, which is… Read more Audio

Delays in high-profile investigations are fuelling concerns about the Sport Integrity Commission's ability to deliver timely outcomes - with some athletes walking away from their sports. Sports editor… Read more Audio

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

A new carsharing app called GoSplit launched last week and is already seeing strong demand, with hundreds of users signing up within days. Its founder Caiwei Liu spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is working on ways to help those who are struggling most, instructing the IRD and Treasury to work on a package to help ease the burden on households. Nicola Willis… Read more Audio

The sharp increase in fuel prices means cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, and many are turning to public transport. Four of our reporters across the motu hit the streets to find out how… Read more Audio

As part of the government's response to the oil crisis, ministers are meeting with fuel importers today to discuss possible changes to fuel specifications. Energy expert David Keat was a manager at… Read more Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Nearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding the dentist because of cost, with Maori bearing the brunt of it. Maori News Journalist Layla Bailey-McDowell reports. Audio

Queenstown councillors are seeking approval to pump treated wastewater into the Kawarau River for up to 35 years. At a council meeting yesterday, councillors said it isn't intended to be a permanent… Read more Audio

The price of oil and gas has risen sharply after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran. Verity Ratcliffe, energy correspondent at the Financial Times spoke to Corin Dann. Audio