Morning Report for Thursday 22 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.American researchers found social media use by children could cause depressive symptoms a year later. University of California associate professor of pediatrics and one of the authors of the research… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.NSW towns are inundated by floodwaters in the mid-north coast and Hunter regions with Taree, Wingham and Glenthorne of most concern. Andrew Edmunds from the State Emergency Service spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Government data shows there are just three households in emergency housing across the whole of Otago and Southland. Katie Todd reports. Audio

8:40 AM.New data shows rural areas are holding up better economically than the cities, helped by higher prices for meat and dairy. Infometrics principal Economist Nick Brunsdon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 22 May 2025 Audio

8:28 AM.A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The Taxpayers' Union says this year's Budget must get the books back in the black, cut wasteful spending, and kickstart productivity with bold policy changes. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Ahead of Thursday's Budget, a new poll shows most New Zealanders want the government to spend more on public services, not less. 'Better Taxes for a Better Future' campaign spokesperson Glenn Barclay… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.All Blacks utility back David Havili has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until after the 2027 World Cup. Audio

7:55 AM.Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The group behind a taxpayer-funded methane satellite has finally revealed what is behind delays to a crucial milestone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:41 AM.After a brief reprieve, the Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's will officially close on the 31st of July after 145 years of business. Heart of the City's Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:38 AM."Run it straight" competitions have come to Aotearoa, and it's far from the backyard bullrush you remember. Sports reporter Jonty Dine went to Wednesday night's event in West Auckland. Audio

7:35 AM.On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.There's been a tense, chaotic, and for South Africa's president, uncomfortable turn in a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.It's Budget day and the Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no lolly scramble and no BS. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

7:10 AM.RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report on Thursday morning. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.Olympians Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas and Caitlin Deans all went under the qualifying time for this year's World Championships in last night's 800m freestyle final at the National Swimming champs in… Read more Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 22 may 2025 Audio

6:50 AM.government announced Community Housing Providers would get $140 million to build social housing, plans for hundreds of new Kainga Ora homes remain on ice. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:41 AM.Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara… Read more Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.Job ads have seen another increase from March to April, though it was a small one, just one percent. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:14 AM.A 24/7 counselling service for young people is calling for urgent government support as demand for its service soars. Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:05 AM.All Blacks utility back David Havili has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until after the 2027 World Cup. Audio