Morning Report

First-home buyers have been a steady presence in the housing market in recent years, helped by falling prices and fewer investors competing for homes. But now a change that one adviser describes as… Read more Audio

The greyhound racing industry is heading to court to challenge the Racing Minister's decision to ban the sport from July next year. Greyhound Racing New Zealand chief executive Edward Rennell spoke to… Read more Audio

Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show strict limits on coconut cream and soy sauce in school lunches provided by the cut-price scheme's contract-holder, the School Lunch… Read more Audio

Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… Read more Audio

A man has been detained by Merseyside police after he drove his car into the Liverpool FC Victory parade. UK correspondent Ollie Barrett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The pared-back revamp for the beleaguered Nelson Hospital will cost half a billion dollars over four years - that's half the cost signed off by the previous government. Nelson Hospital anaesthetist Dr… Read more Audio

A top doctor at Nelson Hospital doubts the government's new redevelopment plans will be anywhere near enough. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A leading Northland cardiologist says his patients are much sicker than they would be if they lived in Auckland. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

A chaotic final quarter saw the Mystics pip the Southern Steel 55-54 courtesy of a super shot in the dying minutes of the match in Dunedin last night. Audio

Business news for 27 May 2025 Audio

King Charles has arrived in Canada, his first visit to the country as its head of state. Majesty Magazine correspondent Lynne Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio