Morning Report for Tuesday 20 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:55 AM.Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:47 AM.A nearly 10-metre tall sculpture of a dinosaur sitting atop a large geometric rock is the latest attraction in Taupō. Mayor of Taupō David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:45 AM.Britain and the EU have signed off on a post-Brexit deal, almost nine years after Britain voted to leave the European Union. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:40 AM.Some of our young footballers are doing well in Switzerland. Audio

8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.Some brain doctors are concerned about the danger of a new popular collision sport Run It Straight. Auckland charity Headway chief executive Stacey Mowbray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:24 AM.The government will spend more than $600 million upgrading the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:19 AM.Political parties are gearing up for an extraordinary debate that could last weeks, or months. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.It's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed for Thursday. Labour… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.For a long time, New Zealand's cheapest petrol was often found at Gull Atiamuri. That's no longer the case, according to fuel price monitoring app Gaspy. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.The Greens say their approach to today's debate over the unprecedented suspensions for Te Pati Maori members will be scrutinising the penalty to the highest degree. The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Health is a perenial issue for governments, and there will be plenty of interest in how Thursday's budget addresses that. Ruth Hill reports on this year's expectations for health. Audio

7:40 AM.KiwiRail says when the Aratere ferry is gone, passengers may need to travel on less popular sailings and be more flexible with dates. Interislander's executive general manager Duncan Roy spoke to… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.The government is proposing tax changes it says will bring in more foreign investment and make it easier for start-ups to attract and retain staff. Tax expert Geoff Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.Last week the Privileges Committee proposed suspending Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders for 21 days for their haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Pāti Māori president John… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.Political parties are gearing up for an extraordinary debate on Tuesday over the punishment that should be handed out to Te Pāti Māori MPs over their Treaty Principles Bill haka. Political Reporter… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The former partner of a man who committed two killings more than two decades apart says she was terrified of what he might do to her. The woman spoke exclusively to RNZ's National Crime Correspondent… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:46 AM.The Maritime Union says retiring the Aratere ferry is a setback as rail freight will now need to be trucked and ferried, making it slower and less efficient. Maritime Union NZ spokesperson Victor… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Small businesses are eyeing the upcoming Budget with cautious optimism, hoping for support in a tough economy. Prospa New Zealand Managing Director Adrienne Begbie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:38 AM.The Black Ferns lose a new recruit. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

6:25 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:20 AM.One year after deadly violence broke out in New Caledonia, there's still no solution in sight for the French territory's political future. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio

6:09 AM.A high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio