Morning Report

In August last year under the last Government - New Zealand and the UAE announced the start of exploratory discussions for the trade pact. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

The Government is promising to hire almost 700 new frontline staff for Corrections, including 470 new prison officers. It's spending $1.9 billion on more prison beds, prison officers and… Read more Audio

The Tactix clung on by their fingernails to beat the Magic, 54-53, in Hamilton last night. Audio

On today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A song about flatulence has taken out the prize for best Children's Music Video at the Children's Music Awards. Don McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The $7 million mobile unit, made in the Netherlands, will park at provincial and rural hospitals, making it easier for people to get screened. Mercy Radiology Medical Director Dr Remy Lim spoke to… Read more Audio

Consumer New Zealand says homeowners need to conduct due diligence before hiring a tradesperson. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

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