Morning Report

In today's episode, Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries, Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel… Read more Audio

Hated by some as a crumbling eyesore on the capital's landscape, and loved by others for its architectural significance - Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats seem to be on borrowed time. Krystal Gibbens… Read more Audio

Cyclists on Auckland's North Shore can finally cross the harbour bridge. From next month, 15 buses that run from Albany to the city, will have bike racks on board, following a successful trial of the… Read more Audio

Leaders of the Hawke's Bay controversial Ruataniwha Dam project faced tough questions from fired up locals at their first public meeting. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook was at the meeting.

The Health Minister has directed Health New Zealand to give private hospitals 10-year contracts to perform elective surgeries. Patient Voice Aotearoa chairperson Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 18 June 2025 Audio

From 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours. Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

We were hoping to cross to Iran this morning to speak to a New Zealand woman who's found herself stuck there while visiting family. However, her internet has been cut and we've been unable to reach… Read more Audio

Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The defending NRL the champions Penrith are struggling mid-table and set to be without five key players when they take on the Warriors in Auckland this weekend. Audio

A new falcon breeding programme will soon start up in Timaru. New Zealand Raptors Trust Chair Jenni Fraser spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio