Morning Report

Christopher Luxon has torn through a blitz of promotional events on his first day in Shanghai, spruiking New Zealand's wares before the serious diplomacy begins. RNZ deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

NSW fell just short of their biggest ever State of Origin comeback as Queensland won game two 26-24 last night in Perth. Audio

Business news for 16 July 2025. Audio

Water safety advocates are calling on the government to adopt what they say is a common sense approach to lifejacket wearing. Associate Transport Minister James Meager spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A new regulation will give the government power to override council plans it considers harmful to the economy. RMA reform minister Chris Bishop says the move is temporary, while the Resource… Read more 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

Economic growth numbers are due this morning with the consensus for a rise of zero-point-7 percent for the three months ended March. The 2degrees Shaping Business study found that 45 percent of those… Read more Audio

Donald Trump says he may or may not become involved in Iran and Israel's ongoing conflict. He spoke to White House reporters after Iran's Supreme Leader said there would be no surrender, and warned… Read more Audio

Queensland held off a NSW comeback to win game two of rugby league's State of Origin and level the three-match series 1-all. Audio