Morning Report for Monday 21 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs; Inflation is expected to hit a 12 month high for the June quarter… 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

8:51 AM.There is a manhunt underway in Hamilton after a fatal street fight over the weekend. Lawrenson Group owns a handful of bars in Hamilton's CBD, CEO John Lawrenson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:41 AM.The show of long-time American late-night television host Stephen Colbert has been cancelled from May next year. Journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:27 AM.A major medical breakthrough in the UK is giving hope to hundreds of women who are carriers of a genetic illness. Newcastle University Professor of Reproductive Biology Mary Herbert spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.The Mainland Tactix will meet the Northern Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 57-52 in Christchurch on Sunday night. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.A long-awaited regional weather radar system has been announced for the Nelson/Tasman area. MetService general manager of observing systems Kevin Alder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Inflation is expected to hit a 12-month high for the June quarter - when figures are released later Monday morning. Westpac's Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:54 AM.The government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:48 AM.The Transport Minister says the beleaguered national ticketing system needs to get back on track and NZTA has been "overly optimistic" about its viability. Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:43 AM.Auckland police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a boy racer event on Saturday night. Acting Counties Manukau District Commander Acting… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.The All Blacks fought to a 29-19 victory against a much-improved French team at Hamilton's FMG Stadium on the weekend. Sky Commentator and rugby writer Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:34 AM.This month Kaeo is marking a ten-year anniversary. But it's not a milestone anyone's celebrating, because it's the 10th anniversary of the Far North town's boil-water notice. Reporter Peter de Graaf… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.The government predicts the start of billions-of-dollars of infrastructure construction in the coming months, will drive jobs and growth. Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett spoke… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.The chair of the panel behind a contentious report on adapting to climate change says its authors never meant that flood victims should get no help from the taxpayer. Climate change correspondent… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.More than 60 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza - according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The National News Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm spoke to… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Doctors warn ad hoc sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, with the government push to outsource thousands more operations. Ruth Hill reports.

6:54 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:41 AM.The government has released an infrastructure update with $6 billion of construction set to kick off by Christmas. Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:28 AM.The World Number 1 Golfer proved his ranking in Northern Ireland. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:16 AM.A new late-night safety zone in Auckland's city centre is giving young people a place to pause, recharge and reset. Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust operations manager Leigh Keown spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.Russia says it is 'ready to move quickly' on a peace deal with Ukraine, but its 'main goal' is to achieve its 'objectives'. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio