Morning Report

An organisation representing early childhood centre owners and managers has filed a complaint with the commerce commission about a sector advocacy group called the 'Office of Early Childhood… Read more Audio

A survey of AI use in the public service shows uptake of artificial intelligence tools across the sector has more than doubled since last year. Government Chief Digital Officer Paul James spoke to… Read more Audio

The dwindling supply of gas is speeding up the discussion around transitioning away from it. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sports update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Morning Market Update with Anan Zaki Audio

Advocacy group "Dental for All" is campaigning for free, universal dental care with a roadshow around the country this week. Dental For All's Hana Pilkinton-Ching spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Education Minister Erica Stanford has banned nearly all Māori words from new additions to a series of books used to teach five-year-olds to read. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio

ACC will start implementing a landmark court decision that widens coverage for childhood sexual abuse survivors from the end of next month - nearly two years after it was issued. Anusha Bradley… Read more Audio

Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to get her out. Friend Victoria Besancon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart and shot putter Tom Walsh have both finished second in their respective events at the latest World Athletics event in Budapest. Audio

Business News for 13 August 2025. Audio

Pain could be in the pipeline for consumers as businesses scramble to source gas supply. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of advocacy Alan McDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio