Morning Report

As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.

$165 million of Air New Zealand COVID credits are set to expire in just a few weeks. Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand chief executive Julie White spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint. Te Aho o Te Kahu's Cancer Control Agency chief executive… Read more Audio

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

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

South Australia's premier says young people will get around the social media ban, but overall it's a good policy to protect them. Premier Peter Malinauska spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre. Taxpayers' Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson spoke… Read more Audio

Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio

Toxicology and legal experts are calling for regular medical monitoring of children exposed to play sand containing asbestos. University of Canterbury toxicologist Professor Ian Shaw spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Black Friday no longer means one day of sales, now the deals stretch across much of November. Kiwibank senior economist Mary Jo Varga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The United States could soon ask travellers for their five-year social media history, as a condition to enter the country. Mitch McCann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio