Morning Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025

In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us to respond to the 15 percent tariff the United States has slapped on New Zealand exports. The government is proposing scrapping NCEA and replacing it with a new national qualification. New Zealand businesses are deeply disappointment they'll face a 15 percent tariff on goods exported to the U.S. Dozens of patients are stuck in Auckland's North Shore Hospital, despite having no medical reason to be there. And we'll cross the Tasman to get the latest out of Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh.