Morning Report

Retail New Zealand says the almost 5500 shoplifting complaints that were never investigated by police shows that retail crime is still a significant problem. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 31 July 2025 Audio

An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience… Read more Audio

Ex National MP and former mayor of Auckland Christine Fletcher is condemning Housing Minister Chris Bishop's proposed Auckland housing fix. Fletcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An earthquake expert says powerful aftershocks are still possible after the massive quake off Russia's coast. Victoria University expert in geophysics Professor John Townend spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Black Caps are on top in the first test against Zimbabwe after a dominant opening day with the bat and ball in Bulawayo. Audio

The biggest event in the Cook Islands' calendar is in full swing. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio

Local body elections will be held in October, but most Regional Councils don't have enough candidates for a contest. New Zealand's longest serving regional council Chair Doug Leeder spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio

Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges on Wednesday, including five of indecent assault. Former Gloriavale member John Ready spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Flooding and road closures have cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki, causing major disruption. Whakatāne District Council local duty controller Nicholas Woodley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio