Morning Report

Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Read more Audio

Heavy rain is hitting Auckland, and the top of the South is copping it again, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Nelson-Tasman. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane. Audio

US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston finished third on the third stage of the women's Tour de France. Audio

In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A West Auckland artist is puzzled as to exactly how thieves stole a huge galvanised steel sculpture from his studio. Artist Chris Moore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

There was a rare humpback whale sighting in Wellington Harbour over the weekend, the second time humpback whales have been in the harbour this winter. Whale expert Nadine Bott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

Market Update for 28 July 2025. Audio

Last week, RNZ reported nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here. Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio