Morning Report for Monday 17 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:53 AM.The curator of a photo exhibition in the Hauraki town of Waihī in the North Island, hasn't come from a big city museum, in fact she hasn't even finished high school. Libby Kirkby-Mcleod reports. Audio

8:49 AM.A new study shows it can take decades for teachers, nurses, social workers, and midwives to recover the costs of university fees and unpaid placements. Lead author of the study, University of… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.On Sunday the government launched a new $500,000 tourism campaign aimed at getting Australians to visit New Zealand. Massey University professor in marketing Dr Bodo Lang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.Super Rugby Pacific saw some thrilling games in the opening weekend - including two one point victories. Former All Black Mils Muliaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 17 February 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.A new trades programme in Wellington, aimed at getting rangatahi off the benefit and into training is about to celebrate its first anniversary. Mary Argue went to the Petone construction site, to see… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Protests are planned in The Cook Islands, as its Prime Minister returns home from China, where he signed an agreement for partnership between the two countries. Victoria University senior lecturer Dr… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Funding to train this year's intake of specialist nurses who can help cover the GP shortage is yet to be finally confirmed despite the course starting last week. Rachel Graham has more. Audio

8:11 AM.European leaders are planning an emergency summit as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks. The US made it clear Europe will not be at the table for the talks, it will only be US, Ukraine and… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Wanaka freeskiier Finley Melville Ives was thrilled with his final run as he became the youngest New Zealander to win a Freeski World Cup title. Audio

7:54 AM.Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer - the Waimarie - is celebrating a double anniversary of sorts this year. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along for a cruise. Audio

7:50 AM.The Black Caps are heading to the Champions Trophy full of confidence after they cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the tri-series final in Karachi. Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan spoke… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.The Immigration Minister has refused to intervene and stop the deportation of an 18-year-old to India - a place where he knows no one and doesn't speak the language. Daman Kumar was born just eight… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.Auckland Council is reviewing the security surrounding Pride events for families after a Destiny Church group tried to drown out a rainbow family event on Saturday. Auckland director of community… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.One Taranaki family doctor says his long-time patients are willing to pay what it costs to keep the practice open, at least for now. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:26 AM.Super Rugby Pacific kicked off this weekend. This season the competition has been reduced to 11 teams and a new playoff format. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:23 AM.The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, says a deal he signed with China on Friday "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Google's Artificial Intelligence has been breaching name suppression orders put in place by New Zealand courts. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.New Zealand's internet safety agencies took aggressive legal action against the Human Rights Commission, after it called out social media giants for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:06 AM.Wanaka 18-year-old Finley Melville Ives has become the youngest New Zealander to win a Freeski World Cup title after taking gold in the halfpipe at the final round in Calgary. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 17 February 2025 Audio

6:46 AM.Thirty people, including toddlers, had to barricade themselves in a room at a library in Auckland at the weekend when protesters tried to drown out a rainbow family event. NZ's first openly gay MP and… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula as well as for Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.The government has launched a new $500,000 tourism campaign aimed at getting Australians to visit New Zealand. Tourism NZ chief executive René de Monchy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.Wanaka 18-year-old Finley Melville Ives has won his maiden Freeski Halfpipe World Cup title, taking gold in the latest round in Calgary. Audio