Morning Report

A key player in the 2007 break-up of the telecom sector says he's optimistic for the first time that change is coming for the country's supermarket duopoly. Tex Edwards spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Market Update for 31 March 2025 Audio

This Super Rugby season continues to be the tightest in recent memory with a huge upset over the weekend and an Australian team at the top of the standings. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

ASB Bank says New Zealand's economic recovery will be more Toyota Prius than Ferrari - steady, but not speedy. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann Audio

The government says all options are on the table when it comes to breaking up the supermarket duopoly. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

United Nations organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's 7.7 earthquake, saying the situation is becoming increasingly desperate. UNHCR's Global… Read more Audio

The government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Top American generals have raised the threat of China's race for nuclear and space weapons superiority and praised a network of New Zealand and other allies during a US Senate Armed Services Committee… Read more Audio

New Zealand social media influencers promoting online casino sites are being warned they are breaking the law and will be fined if the content is not taken down. Guyon Espiner has been investigating… Read more Audio

A Katikati Marae spokesperson says the death of a child in a dog attack has sent shockwaves throughout the small Bay of Plenty community. Tuapiro Marae chairperson Shaan Kingi spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, is expected to make an announcement on Monday about the replacements for KiwiRail's aging fleet of Cook Strait ferries. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce executive… Read more Audio

Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime, after a drone strike on a military hospital in the eastern city of Kharkiv. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio