Morning Report

Builders are planning to make the most of a sentence in the coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First, that would remove the need for consent for dwellings under 60 square metres… Read more Audio

Surgeons say the country is missing out on keeping some of its best new specialists because they can't get jobs here, as many are taking up jobs overseas. The Association of General Surgeons president… Read more Audio

Homeowners are under-insuring their houses, ratcheting up their excesses and using savings to help cover "shocking" increases to their insurance premiums. Kate Newton reports. Audio

Midday is crunch time for the West Coast as the worst of the severe downpours are expected to hit after an already intense night of heavy showers. Westland Mayor Helen Lash spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Media commentator Duncan Grieve warns the Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Grieve spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Business news for 10 April 2024 Audio

Farmers on the West Coast are preparing for heavy rain, it's one of four areas placed under an orange heavy rain warning, and MetService says there's an increased likelihood for Westland to be… Read more 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

Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) has lodged a complaint with Australia's financial services regulator against seabed mining company Trans Tasman Resources after it claimed in a statement two weeks… Read more Audio

A heavy rain warning is in place for the West Coast with 800 millimetres of rain expected to fall. MetService Meteorologist Thapi Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio