Morning Report

Market Update for 21 March 2025 Audio

A Wellington-based performance trio, Laser Kiwi, has successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller on their tv show. Degge Jarvie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Tokelau has a new Ulu or head of State and his leadership style couldn't be further from what is playing out on the global stage. Lydia Lewis and Elena Pasilio report. Audio

AMI Insurance has received almost 700 claims relating to vehicle theft and attempted theft since the start of the year for Auckland alone. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

The company taking over the country's mobile speed cameras is running tests in the UK on how to catch drunk drivers. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Cardiologist say some patients may die waiting for heart scans. Cardiac Society New Zealand chairperson Martin Stiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry is the International Olympic Committee's new president. Audio

The All Whites have their best opportunity to qualify for another FIFA World Cup finals when they start the Oceania play-offs in Wellington on Friday night. Sports reporter Barry Guy has more. Audio

Maritime officials have warned the government it could be in for a $200 million clean-up bill if World War 2 era shipwreck breaks apart in the Hauraki Gulf. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

New Zealanders have given the government a rating of 4.2 out of 10 in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey. IPSOS country manager Carin Hercock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

After using his India trip to tout the importance of security, Christopher Luxon has spent his last day in Mumbai facing questions about defence job cuts at home. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

A series of pre-dawn Israel strikes on Gaza have killed more than 80 Palestinians. The death toll since Israel shattered the ceasefire this week is now at more than 500 people, 200 of which are… Read more Audio