Morning Report for Tuesday 27 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A group of Porirua volunteers is offering warm kai to those in need during the chilly winter months. Wellington Issues Reporter Nick James went along to take a look. Audio

8:49 AM.A report released by ASB Bank and Lincoln University suggests New Zealand's economy could be boosted by up to $10 billion through land use changes, diversifying farming and technology. Report author… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Thousands are still isolated or without power after record floodwaters struck NSW. ABC News reporter Chloe Chomicki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:31 AM.Market Update for 27 May 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in its plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.People living close to where the Manawanui sank in Samoa are still concerned about fish being poisoned from pollutants. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio

8:10 AM.The Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned. Labour Party leader… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Mystics remain top of the table after pipping the Steel 55-54 courtesy of a super shot in the dying minutes of their ANZ Premiership netball match in Dunedin. Audio

7:55 AM.First-home buyers have been a steady presence in the housing market in recent years, helped by falling prices and fewer investors competing for homes. But now a change that one adviser describes as… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The greyhound racing industry is heading to court to challenge the Racing Minister's decision to ban the sport from July next year. Greyhound Racing New Zealand chief executive Edward Rennell spoke to… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show strict limits on coconut cream and soy sauce in school lunches provided by the cut-price scheme's contract-holder, the School Lunch… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.A man has been detained by Merseyside police after he drove his car into the Liverpool FC Victory parade. UK correspondent Ollie Barrett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.The pared-back revamp for the beleaguered Nelson Hospital will cost half a billion dollars over four years - that's half the cost signed off by the previous government. Nelson Hospital anaesthetist Dr… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.A top doctor at Nelson Hospital doubts the government's new redevelopment plans will be anywhere near enough. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:09 AM.A leading Northland cardiologist says his patients are much sicker than they would be if they lived in Auckland. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:06 AM.A chaotic final quarter saw the Mystics pip the Southern Steel 55-54 courtesy of a super shot in the dying minutes of the match in Dunedin last night. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 27 May 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.King Charles has arrived in Canada, his first visit to the country as its head of state. Majesty Magazine correspondent Lynne Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:43 AM.Floodwaters in Nelson were so strong they blew manhole covers off, and locals say they saw cows being swept away. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:40 AM.Sudden heavy rain on the West Coast on Tuesday caused several slips through the Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction and Westport. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 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

6:09 AM.MetService says it'll be a fine day in Nelson on Tuesday after Monday's deluge but there's more of that wet weather to come. Duty forecaster John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.The Northern Mystics kept their unbeaten record intact after snatching a dramatic last-gasp 55-54 win over the Southern Steel in Dunedin. Audio