Morning Report

Major changes to building regulations were unveiled by the government on Monday. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sports Chat for 19 August 2025. Audio

Market Update for 19 August 2025. Audio

If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik… Read more Audio

The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys… Read more Audio

The government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An RNZ analysis has identified dozens of climate initiatives repealed, defunded, or delayed. In Depth journalist Kirsty Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand scientists have carried out what could be the world's largest ever landslide mapping exercise. Earth Sciences New Zealand engineering geologist Chris Massey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sports Chat for August 19 2025. Audio

Market Update for 18 August 2025. Audio

Stats NZ says groceries, especially dairy and meat, drove a 5 percent annual increase, with mince up nearly 20 percent. Cibus Catering managing director Peter Kennet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio