Morning Report for Friday 1 August 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 new oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:44 AM.The British and Irish Lions are looking for a 3-nil sweep of the Wallabies when the teams meet in the third test in Sydney on Saturday. Australian sport correspondent and former Wallaby Peter… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Read more Audio

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

8:31 AM.Market Update for 1 August 2025. Audio

8:28 AM.Lightning is arguably one of nature's most awe-inspiring events, but its unpredictability and duration can make it hard to study. World Meteorological Organization weather and climate extremes archive… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.People living in the Cook Islands outer islands or Pa Enua have flocked to Rarotonga to celebrate 60 years of self-governance. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

8:10 AM.The opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary New Zealanders… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps produced some good and some bad on day two, but they remain in charge of the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Audio

7:54 AM.Twenty years ago, a dream of a world-class performing arts centre became reality in a small Far North town. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio

7:49 AM.In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.An engineer who gives expert evidence after workers are killed or hurt says the work leaves him angry. Phil Pennington has more. Audio

7:39 AM.A national survey of over 500 people has revealed two-thirds have been targeted by online scams. Trend Micro director consumer education Ashley Millar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:34 AM.The National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches in its emergency alerts system, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on Wednesday. Matthew Nolan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:27 AM.A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos has sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy. Jean Edwards has more. Audio

7:24 AM.Midwives are to get a 3.5 percent pay rise and lump sum of $235 after settling their collective agreement with Health New Zealand. MERAS co-leader David Munro spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:17 AM.FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.National and ACT campaigned on ending the oil and gas exploration ban, but it is New Zealand First - who were part of the government that put it in place - that has taken the lead. Labour's climate… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Oil companies can apply to begin searching for fossil fuels as early as September, now the government's repealed the 2018 ban on exploration. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps suffered a day two batting collapse but they remain on top in the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Audio

6:56 AM.Business news for 1 August 2025. Audio

6:46 AM.Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.Auckland's tourism sector is embracing Māori and Pasifika culture as the city's cultural agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, aims to build a more distinct international brand for the city. Felix Walton… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.The Maritime Union says the Auckland's new Tripartite Accord is a starting point to improve communication between the Council, the port, and its workers. Maritime Union Secretary Grant Williams spoke… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Real estate stats for July have just been released, showing a reduction in the number of houses on the market for the third straight month, with most listings coming in below the national average… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps are in control of the first test against Zimbabwe after taking a 158-run lead and then making inroads into the host's batting order on day two in Bulawayo. Audio