Morning Report

Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's flagship FamilyBoost programme has gone towards running the scheme, instead of helping families. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke… Read more Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Kremlin says a ruling from the U.S Aviation Council that Russia was responsible for the downing of Flight MH-17 is biased. UK-based aviation commentator Paul Beaver spoke to producer Kim Baker… Read more Audio

More than half of New Zealanders may have experienced an online threat in the past year, with many suffering some kind of financial loss, according to a local cybersecurity survey. National Cyber… Read more Audio

In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Read more Audio

Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with two vulnerable coastal birds returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went birdwatching. Audio

New Zealand's top male golfer, Ryan Fox, earned a breakthrough win on the PGA Tour when he chipped in during a playoff hole to win the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. Fox spoke to Corin Dann.

The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Market Update for 13 May 2025 Audio

An academic, whose research focuses on the societal impacts of social media, says the government's proposal to ban social media for under 16s is a step in the right direction. University of Auckland's… Read more Audio