Morning Report

Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Read more Audio

The economic forecast for 2026 looks pretty tough for New Zealand. The latest Infometrics forecast predicts a one-point-four percent decline in New Zealand's expected GDP growth in 2026. Chief… Read more Audio

The NBA playoffs started yesterday and Golden State has grabbed headlines. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

KiwiRail has fallen on its sword after the Commerce Commision revealed it potentially breached the fair trading act by leading customers to believe comspensation wasn't available after ferries broke… Read more Audio

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Read more Audio

SEEK New Zealand's latest report shows the number of job ads is up slightly - with the 2 percent rise the first lift since August 2022. SEEK Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Read more Audio

The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent. In a statement released yesterday, RBNZ board chair Neil Quigley said the organisation will need to look… Read more Audio

The Commerce Commission has accepted legally binding commitments from KiwiRail to compensate customers impacted by ferry breakdowns in 2023. Interislander has also committed to updating its policies… Read more Audio

For many New Zealanders, Autumn means one thing - feijoa seaon. All over the country, staffrooms and office whare kai are filled with the little green fruit. But spare a thought for New Zealanders… Read more Audio

One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Read more Audio