Morning Report for Monday 24 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Read more Audio

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

8:54 AM.Tens-of-thousands of music fans packed into Christchurch's Hagley Park over the weekend for the Electric Avenue festival. Reporter Adam Burns went along. Audio

8:51 AM.The Black Caps are back in action on Monday night at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan where they take on Bangladesh. Veteran cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:45 AM.Te Matatini - the national kapa haka championships - kick off in New Plymouth on Tuesday - the first time the event has been held in Taranaki for more than 30 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.The Conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the German elections and the far right AfD is in second place. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 24 February 2025. Audio

8:27 AM.The Highlanders stunned the defending Super Rugby champions, the Blues 29-21 in Dunedin on Saturday - despite being down to 13 men and without any props. Former Highlanders player, and fan, turned Sky… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.The governing body for high school sport is considering changes to its eligibility rules, which would see so called year 14 students banned from national events. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen… Read more Audio

8:18 AM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Beijing is condemning what it says are "unfounded claims" regarding China's lawful military exercises in the Tasman Sea. ABC Australia defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens face arch-rivals Australia in this morning's semi-finals at the Vancouver leg of the World Series, with the winner to end up at the top of the overall standings. Audio

7:55 AM.Despite being down to 13 men at one stage and without any props, the Highlanders have pulled off a massive 29-21 upset win over the Blues in Dunedin. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:51 AM.The Cook Islands has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching seabed mineral riches. Cook Islands Opposition MP Teariki Heather spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:47 AM.Catholics around the world are awaiting the latest update on the Pope Francis, as he remains in critical condition. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:42 AM.The mayor of Masterton says the community has been overwhelmed by local support - after multiple churches and a funeral home were set on fire Saturday. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Labour says the government's overhaul of the Overseas Investment Act is a reckless fast track for foreign investment at the expense of Kiwi interests. Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.RNZ has learned that at least one police district and some courts are still referring violent offenders to Destiny Church's Man Up course. National Network of Family Violence services chief executive… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered throughout the country to commemorate the anniversary, including at Civic Square in Wellington and Silo Park… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens have gone unbeaten through the first two days of the World Series tournament in Vancouver and will meet Australia in this morning's semi-finals. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 24 February 2025. Audio

6:47 AM.An advocacy group for New Zealand business owners says planned changes to the Overseas Investment Act will send a positive signal to the rest of the world. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:08 AM.Voting in Germany's elections closed at 6 o'clock Monday morning (NZT). The country headed to the polls early in a snap election - prompted after the three-party coalition fell apart at the end of… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens beat hosts Canada 34-12 in the quarter-finals of the Vancouver round of the World Series and they'll face arch-rivals Australia in this morning's semi-finals. Audio