Morning Report for Friday 2 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, a massive cleanup is underway after yesterday's extreme weather hitting Wellington and Canterbury, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump… Read more Audio

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

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:43 AM.A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in Auckland has shown surprising results that researchers hope take root. Reporter Victor Waters has more. Audio

8:40 AM.Duck hunting follows specific regulations set by Fish and Game - and for most regions the season runs from the first Saturday of May until the end of June. Reporter Alexa Cook has more. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 2 May 2025 Audio

8:28 AM.Oamaru's Whitestone Cheese Co. was the overall winner, taking home the supreme award after judges decided their sheep milk cheddar was the greatest. Managing Director at Whitestone Simon Berry spoke… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.The blockbuster battle between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton is coming to a head, with the Australian election just one day away. Corinn Dann spoke to Paddy Gower from Sydney. Audio

8:15 AM.The city is under a state of emergency along with Banks Peninsula, and the Selwyn District. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:10 AM.Civil defence teams in Wellington and Canterbury are assessing the impacts of yesterdays extreme weather - where torrential rain and severe gales caused dangerous conditions. Reporters Tim Brown and… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete internationally this year. Audio

7:52 AM.Since May 2 1975, New Zealand has had an official music chart, based on a weekly survey that tracks music sales. Music journalist and someone who's made the New Zealand Top 40 himself with the band… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.A study of almost 250.000 people found people who vape had a far higher risk of getting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a serious, incurable disease that makes breathing difficult. Asthma and… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.A former Corrections' manager is defending how the release of a convicted rapist on parole was handled before he brutally murdered a woman in her Christchurch home. Reporter Adam Burns has more. Audio

7:39 AM.ACT Party leader David Seymour wants to slash the number of ministers taking care of portfolios, calling the current set up "bloated" and "full of meaningless titles". He spoke to RNZ's Deputy… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Polls show Labor is expected to win the Australian election on Saturday but it may yet require the support of independent MP's to form an outright majority in Parliament. Corin Dann spoke to Paddy… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Selwyn Huts was one of the most at risk areas, with a State of Emergency declared early yesterday, and residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose. Resident Kirrily Fea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:10 AM.Our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete internationally this year. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 2 May 2024 Audio

6:52 AM.Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:46 AM.U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:40 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

6:20 AM.Canterbury's civil defence and emergency management team leader Phill Mackay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

6:17 AM.Wellingtonians woke up to a much calmer day with gale-force wind warnings lifted. Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:10 AM.A rare red wind warning smashed Wellington, lifting roofs, felling trees, closing roads and sparking numerous emergency callouts. Paddy Gower spoke to our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington. Audio

6:06 AM.The Wellington Phoenix's final round A-League game against the Perth Glory, which was scheduled to be played tonight, has been moved to Sunday because of the adverse weather conditions in the capital.