Morning Report

In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A "technical issue" is being blamed for the weekend's air traffic control disruption, which left some planes circling overhead and others unable to take off. Airways chief executive James Young spoke… Read more Audio

Sports Chat for 18 August 2025. Audio

Market Update for 18 August 2025. Audio

RNZ has conducted analysis of Morningstar's most recent KiwiSaver data, comparing long-term returns to the funds' total cost ratios. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

With its sunshine and mild, mostly frost-free winters, Northland is often regarded as the weed capital of New Zealand. Peter de Graaf finds out more. Audio

Lawyers for double convicted murderer David Tamihere are in the country's highest court on Monday questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across the Tasman, with states there luring Kiwi cops with more money and housing allowances. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Tall Blacks have had to settle for fourth at the Asia Cup after going down 79-73 to Iran in the third place playoff in Saudi Arabia. Audio

There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table. Westpac economist Satish… Read more Audio