Morning Report

After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is under way. DOC operations manager… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 4 December 2025 Audio

Why haven't butter prices dropped as global prices fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A scheme allowing the disclosure of a partner's history of violence has been labelled a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family harm. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

As peace talks with Russia stall once again, New Zealand is committing $15 million to help arm Ukraine's soldiers. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

It's been another tough year for hospitality, with few restaurants and bars immune to the cost of living crisis. For an insight on the industry we're joined by Lucien Law, founder and chief executive… Read more Audio

The Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy admits they thought the day had finsihed when they'd bowled the West Indies out and were relieved not to lose any wickets in the final session. Audio

The most Googled phrases and words for 2025 are out today, and you might be surprised by what kiwis have been searching for. Google New Zealand's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Carrie… Read more Audio

Police in Dunedin have seized more than 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu, in what Ngai Tahu says is the latest example of ongoing theft of their taonga. Te Runanga o Makaawhio chairman Paul Madgwick… Read more Audio

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