Morning Report for Monday 28 April 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.The battle to save a central Wellington footbridge is heading to the high court. Spokesperson for Save the City-to-Sea bridge Stuart Niven spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:44 AM.Local researchers involved with the Global Vaccine Data Network are scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding. Auckland University associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Auckland FC capped a remarkable inaugural regular season at Mount Smart by clinching a 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium on Sunday night, celebrating their maiden Premier's Plate triumph in… Read more Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 28 April 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.Officials from Inland Revenue and Treasury have told the Government there is no proper evidence that hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidies to some of our biggest carbon polluters are needed… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.Two firefighters were stranded 10-to-15 metres above a fire after their aerial truck broke down at a recycling plant in Glenfield, in Auckland. Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.

8:15 AM.Police say they are using gang conflict warranst to help dial down tensions between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Detective Inspector Marty James spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The government has scrapped a programme designed to prevent people from ending up in emergency housing because the social development ministry cannot cope with the workload. Housing reporter Lauren… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.With their first silverware secured Auckland FC can confidentally look at adding more before the A-League season is done. Audio

7:47 AM.Thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was at the funeral and he… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Police have been warned that shifting information to the cloud could have "severe detrimental impacts" on people if they aren't careful. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.An inquest begins in Christchurch on Monday into the release and monitoring of a convicted rapist who was let out on parole and then murdered a woman in her home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.With the conclave set to begin in the next few weeks, the focus now shifts to who the next pontiff might be. Correspondent for the Associated Press Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:24 AM.The sister of a student killed at Cave Creek 30 years ago says she often thinks of the life her brother might have lived if he hadn't died. Fleur Pawsey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.A rare Mayday call was made on Friday when two firefighters were stranded mid-air above a fire at a recycling plant in Auckland's Glenfield after their aerial truck broke down. New Zealand… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.The families of victims murdered in two separate killings by Hillmorton Hospital mental health patients in Christchurch are furious they're still waiting for answers from health officials. National… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Liverpool roared back from a goal down to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the English Premier League title in style at Anfield. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 28 April 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.The government wants to have 10,000 charge points for EVs around the country in the next five years. Drive Electric chairperson Kirsten Corson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:43 AM.Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, according to a new poll by the ABC and The Washington Post. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh… Read more 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

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions, their 20th English league title, drawing them back level with arch rivals Manchester United. Supporter Lindsay Yee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:17 AM.The upper North Island is in for a wet start to the school term. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:08 AM.Eleven people are dead and more than 20 are injured in the Canadian city of Vancouver after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a Filipino street festival. Correspondent Craig McCulloch spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Liverpool are the English football champions for the 20th time Audio