Morning Report

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. The move takes inspiration from a ban in Australia, which began with South Australia premier… Read more Audio

Business news for 12 May 2025 Audio

The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

The race for the Super Rugby finals is well and truly on after the Chiefs beat the Crusaders in Christchurch in a top of the table clash over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Read more Audio

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