Morning Report

"What is the point of regional government?" That's the question the regional development minister posed to a meeting of local government officials last week. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones… Read more Audio

The longest ad ever made in New Zealand will soon be aired, encouraging Māori to join the Māori Electoral Roll. The 30-minute ad features Tame Iti reading some of the names of the 300,00 people who… Read more Audio

The Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The summit of NATO leaders is underway at The Hague, where members are set to commit to a significant increase in defence spending. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs has set an Oceania record in the 100m at the latest World Athletics Continental Tour meet in the Czech Republich. Audio

Business news for 25 June 2025. Audio

Commuters in our biggest city are staring down another lengthy rail closure. KiwiRail's Dave Gordon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Foreign Affairs minister says the government is pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage, as he warns against rushing to condemn or support any one actor in the Middle East conflict. Political… Read more Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio