Morning Report

Most Kiwis would choose work-life balance over more money. SEEK country manager Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Amazon says it's making a $7.5 billion investment as it sets up data centres in Auckland, but the tech giant isn't disclosing how much power it expects to need to run them. Vector chief executive… Read more Audio

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died while driving drunk want tougher laws to stop sales to minors, after learning he was served alcohol multiple times including when visibly drunk. Lawyer and… Read more Audio

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died drunk driving are pleading with the government to strengthen laws to stop sales to minors. Guyon Espiner reports. Audio

New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dubrowski are a set down in their women's doubles quarter-final at the US Tennis Open. Audio

Morning business news with Anan Zaki. Audio

It's been a long wait, but a picturesque ferry trip between Auckland and Coromandel is making a return under a new operator. Thames Coromandel mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Auckland council's animal control staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year. Felix Walton reports. Audio

A second earthquake has hit eastern Afghanistan, where the death toll is now more than 1400. UNHCR representative Charlie Goodlake spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

Early Sports Chat for 3 September 2025 Audio

Nearly every boarding house in Auckland inspected by the council in the past year didn't meet minimum safety requirements. Auckland Council compliance manager Adrian Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio