Morning Report for Tuesday 18 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the head of the European Commission says the continent's security is at a turning point, as key European leaders have been meeting to discuss the United States' direct negotiations… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.One of the Wellington region's busiest roads, State Highway Two through the Hutt Valley will be severely disrupted when Wellington Water digs up an aging sewerage pipe that runs under it. Nick James… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A new fastest run has been set on the Te Araroa Trail, completing the approximately 3,000-kilometre route spanning the length of Aotearoa in 31 days, 19 hours, and 41 minutes. Belgian ultrarunner… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A new report says a more sustainable marine sector has the potential to power New Zealand's export growth, boosting our economy by an additional $4 billion annually. Westpac industry economist Paul… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The Oscars are in two weeks' time, but a good indicator of what might happen there took place in London at the BAFTAs. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:38 AM.Putting a bach on Airbnb is a common way for many owners to generate some extra income from their holiday homes. But how much can you expect to make, and are some parts of the country better placed… Read more Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 18 February 2025. Audio

8:27 AM.A proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre over a number of years was revealed to the community by the Auckland Council on Monday night. Ward councillor Greg Sayer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:19 AM.New data from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows the number of people accessing specialist mental health and addiction care is declining. Chief executive of the Commission Karen Orsborn… Read more Audio

8:18 AM.Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is asking people to stay away unless they have life threatening condition, as it struggles to cope with an influx of patients. Health NZ Te Wai Pounamu… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps believe they've had an ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy and are confident they will be genuine title contenders. Audio

7:52 AM.The head of the European Commission says the continent's security is at a turning point, as key European leaders have been meeting to discuss the United States' direct negotiations with Russia over… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Concerns are being raised that a new tourism campaign will just result in a big influx of tourists to Queenstown. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.New Zealand sport's best and brightest in 2024 will be honoured tonight at the Halberg Awards - in what is considered one of the most competitive ceremonies in recent memory. Stuff senior sports… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.The burgeoning private healthcare industry claims its current building boom will take pressure off the public system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:16 AM.The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown returned to Rarotonga on Monday afternoon promising the agreement with Beijing will be made public "very shortly". RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham is… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.There's a call for a Trump taskforce to be set up here to advise the government on any potential policy ambushes. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.If it ain't broke, don't fix it is the attitude the Black Caps are taking into cricket's Champions Trophy. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 18 February 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.The conservation minister has announced $11 million of funding for tourism infrastructure, and $19 million for biodiversity to manage wallaby, deer and goat populations and restoring natural… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.The Labour Party says 18-year-old Daman Kumar should be given residence here. Labour's immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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

6:18 AM.The Green Party has described the government's newly announced funding for biodiversity and tourism as "embarrassing". The Green Party's spokesperson for tourism Celia Wade-Brown spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.Nelson cyclist Finn Fisher-Black has finished second in the first stage of the Tour of the UAE. Audio