Morning Report

In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh… Read more Audio

An engineer who gives expert evidence after workers are killed or hurt says the work leaves him angry. Phil Pennington has more. Audio

A national survey of over 500 people has revealed two-thirds have been targeted by online scams. Trend Micro director consumer education Ashley Millar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches in its emergency alerts system, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on Wednesday. Matthew Nolan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos has sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy. Jean Edwards has more. Audio

Midwives are to get a 3.5 percent pay rise and lump sum of $235 after settling their collective agreement with Health New Zealand. MERAS co-leader David Munro spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Read more Audio

National and ACT campaigned on ending the oil and gas exploration ban, but it is New Zealand First - who were part of the government that put it in place - that has taken the lead. Labour's climate… Read more Audio

Oil companies can apply to begin searching for fossil fuels as early as September, now the government's repealed the 2018 ban on exploration. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

The Black Caps suffered a day two batting collapse but they remain on top in the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Audio

Business news for 1 August 2025. Audio

Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… Read more Audio