Morning Report

The average grocery store barcode could soon be upgraded. 2D barcodes from GS1 - look a lot like a QR code, and can tell customers where the product comes from, it's use by date, if it contains… Read more Audio

RNZ has seen council documents that show construction is set to begin on the long awaited and controversial $140 million Golden Mile upgrade in April. Local bar owner Jeremy Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

Residents of Crooked, Waterloo, and Wilanda Downs roads are awaiting a decision by the Southland District council - which has already been delayed on whether their roads will be turned back into… Read more Audio

Cook Islanders want to know what's in the deal with China that the nation's Prime Minister is set to sign this week. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio

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

Market Update for 11 February 2025 Audio

A community housing provider says the government is taking far too long to allocate the 1500 social homes it announced nine months ago, and the hold up is stalling desperately needed homes. Dwell… Read more Audio

A large part of the footpath on lower Queen Street remains blocked off on Tuesday morning, after falling masonry injured two pedestrians on Monday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Government is considering halving the number of companies required to report greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

Both the 1News-Verian and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia new political polls have the parliamentary centre-left now narrowly ahead of its rivals. Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke… Read more Audio

Century maker Kane Williamson heaped praise on Devon Conway after he and the opener recorded a record partnership as the Black Caps claimed a six wicket win over South Africa in Lahore to seal their… Read more Audio

ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife. Prime Minister… Read more Audio