Morning Report

Matt Henry bagged another five wicket haul and Zak Foulkes impressed on debut as the Black Caps took charge of the second test against Zimbabwe. Audio

Close to $2.8 million of public money is slated for locally produced reality shows Celebrity Treasure Island season 7 and The Traitors NZ season 3 in NZ On Air's latest funding round. Mary Argue has… Read more Audio

Labour MPs are gathering in Christchurch to talk strategy in the run up to next year's election. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Wellington city council has voted against a proposal to urgently put fences up around the Wellington waterfront. Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

Market Update for 8 August 2025. Audio

Stats out this week show unemployment at 5.2 percent - the highest since 2020 - and we've heard from a number of people feeling the pain. Career consultant Merrie McDougall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Some businesses which rely on gas to operate have been pushed to their financial limits and face an "existential crisis". Major Gas secretary Len Houwers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza. Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Alexander Cornwell spoke to… Read more Audio

The Tall Blacks overcame the Philippines 94-86 in their second group game at basketball's Asia Cup to remain unbeaten. Audio

Business news for 8 August 2025. Audio