Morning Report for Monday 11 August 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Read more Audio

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

8:52 AM.It's a tough time for environmental groups in Waikato, with hundreds of thousands of dollars from government, council and private funding drying up over past few years. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

8:47 AM.Yachting legend Peter Lester is being remembered as incredibly competitive and a good honest Kiwi bloke who had saltwater running in his veins. Sailing specialist and long-time friend Penny Whiting… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.A pre-loved Hermès Birkin bag made of ostrich leather failed to sell at a Webb's online auction for luxury accessories on Sunday night. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 11 August 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.Home ownership is a goal lots of people work towards. But it can be stressful putting your financial life under the microscope when you're trying to get a bank to say yes to a mortgage. Money… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.They're popping up everywhere on social media flash looking clothes at amazing prices. First Up's Matthew Hutching has the story. Audio

8:13 AM.The Taxpayers Union Curia Opinion poll was released on Monday morning has Labour now ahead of National on 33.6 percent - up two - and National on 31.8 down two. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should… Read more Audio

8:05 AM.New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has slipped from a tie for 2nd to a share of 5th and is now 3 shots off the lead in the final round at the Senior PGA tour's Boeing Classic in Washington. Audio

7:50 AM.A new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.A recently released survey of nearly 200 health professionals, found that more than 40 percent were using AI to help with patient notes. GP Dr Emily Cavana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 8 August 2025. Audio

7:24 AM.Instagram has a new feature to show followers where you're posting from. Technology expert and futurist Paul Spain spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.The head of one of New Zealand's biggest exporters says new visas for seasonal workers are vital in keeping a nearly $10 billion industry running. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Residents and businesses in a Wellington suburb say homelessness, drug taking and anti-social behaviour on the streets is reaching desperate levels. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

7:07 AM.A damning new report says heart healthcare in this country is failing at every level and is plagued by chronic under-resourcing and workforce shortages. Kia Manawanui Trust chief executive Letitia… Read more Audio

7:04 AM.New Zealand golfer Steven Alker is in a tie for second and just two shots off the lead early into his final round at the Senior PGA tour's Boeing Classic in Washington. Audio

6:51 AM.Business News for 11 August 2025. Audio

6:49 AM.Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says her party is "here to lead the next government", despite polling at about 10 per cent of the vote. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

6:44 AM.There are growing concerns about the numbers of teenagers leaving school without any qualifications. Papakura High School principal Simon Craggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.The union representing workers at Auckland Hospital's mental health ward says more staff are needed to keep health workers safe. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

6:15 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:09 AM.European allies are insisting Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky should be in the room when Russia meets with the US to discuss an end to the war. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand cyclist Corbin Strong held off British Olympic champion Tom Pidcock to win the Arctic Race of Norway. Audio