Morning Report for Monday 12 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:52 AM.As Budget 2025 fast approaches, what do young people what to see from the government? Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

8:49 AM.Netball's ANZ Premiership got underway this weekend, which saw some new rule innovations. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:44 AM.Andrew Little is being seen by many as the frontrunner to be Wellington's new mayor after Tory Whanau announced she was bowing out. But there are five others who've got their eyes on their mayoral… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Auckland's emergency response teams are preparing for the realities of climate change. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 12 May 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.The New Zealand tv series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the awards which took place in London. The show's co-creator and writer Dianne Taylor and lead actor Robyn Malcolm spoke to… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:16 AM.One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them don't even know it. Reporter Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:12 AM.Ministers Shane Jones and Chris Bishop continued to make decisions about several fast-track projects despite their respective parties receiving donations linked to the applicants. Farah Hancock spoke… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.New Zealand cricketers involved in the India and Pakistan T20 tournaments have fled the region while tensions remain high. New Zealand Cricket Players Association's Heath Mills spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.The government will be able to cancel refugees' residence visas if they pose a risk to national security, under legislation triggered by a suspected terrorist attack in an Auckland supermarket four… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:22 AM.The ACT party has invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in relation to National's recent review of the firearms registry. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:07 AM.National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. The move takes inspiration from a ban in Australia, which began with South Australia premier… Read more Audio

6:57 AM.Business news for 12 May 2025 Audio

6:51 AM.The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:45 AM.A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:42 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:19 AM.The race for the Super Rugby finals is well and truly on after the Chiefs beat the Crusaders in Christchurch in a top of the table clash over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio