Morning Report

Mayors are warning we may be charged for libraries and see price hikes for other council services as the Government puts a cap on rates rises. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to… Read more Audio

Reports in Europe claim New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ’s business team. Audio

By 2029, annual increases on local council rates will have to stay between 2-4%, a target which some Mayors warn will hamstring councils. Local Government Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

More than 1000 people have been killed in a major flooding disaster across South East Asia. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, have all suffered large-scale devastation after monsoon rains… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

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

Mayors say complying with a 4% limit on rate rises will require trade-offs. They warn it could mean a hike in fees for parking, libraries, pools and going to the local tip. Russell Palmer reports. Audio

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

New research predicts New Zealand will be short more than 11,000 retirement units within the next 8 years - with that growing to 23,000 by 2048. Paula Bishop, chief executive of Village Guide spoke to… Read more Audio

The Tall Blacks fell to a narrow loss to Australia in the second and final match last night in Wellington, with the Boomers guard Davo Hickey hitting a buzzer beater to seal a 79-77 win. Audio