Morning Report

The New Zealand international film festival has kicked off in Auckland. Opening the festival was Cannes Festival Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just An Accident'. Critic and entertainment journalist Kate… Read more Audio

The government is proposing scrapping NCEA and replacing it with a new national qualification. The Prime Minister and Education Minister have made the announcement in Auckland this morning, saying… Read more Audio

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

Every year, more than a hundred thousand people change their KiwiSaver provider. There are about 30 providers operating, trying to differentiate themselves on things like fees, returns and investment… Read more Audio

Auckland's Deputy Mayor is one of two candidates in the city's local election pool standing uncontested this year. There were a total of 476 nominations for the 2025 Auckland elections, with two seats… Read more Audio

The National party gathered on Saturday for its annual conference, with Christopher Luxon putting an economic stake in the ground ahead of next year's election. RNZ's Acting Political Editor Craig… Read more Audio

New Zealand businesses are reacting with deep disappointment to the announcement of the 15 per cent Trump tariff on goods exported to the U.S. The New Zealand International Business Forum director… Read more Audio

Liam Lawson was the best placed Red Bull car at the Hungarian Grand Prix with the Racing Bulls driver holding off Red Bull's reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen to finish eighth. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told the National party's annual conference over the weekend that the country needs to "say yes" more, and can't rely on hope. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Government's plan to respond to a growing energy crisis has attracted a chorus of doubters - even within its own agencies. The reversal of the oil and gas ban was passed in Parliament last week… Read more Audio

Business update for 4 August 2025. Audio

A family who has run Eastbourne Fruit Supply for 65 years are paying tribute to their customers' loyalty, as they work out their final months before moving on. Shoppers say it is a beloved cornerstone… Read more Audio