Morning Report

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

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

There are calls for boat skippers to face the same rules as vehicle drivers, when it comes to alcohol. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

The Green Party says student loan debt is stopping Kiwis returning home this Christmas. Its overseas New Zealanders spokesperson, Lawrence Xu-Nan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New… Read more Audio