Morning Report

Animal advocates want an end to public funding for research into octopus aquaculture. Farah Hancock reports. Audio

A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Read more Audio

Two years ago, Sport Northland regional connector Joey Yovich along with a friend, set up the Re-Sport Charitable Trust. They collect new and gently used sports gear to pass onto children, families… Read more Audio

Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

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

Market Update for 21 May 2025 Audio

A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Read more Audio

A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark… Read more Audio

Te Pāti Māori MPs now have to wait until next month to find out if they will get the harshest punishment the Privileges Committee has ever handed out. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira… Read more Audio

The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters… Read more Audio

Auckland FC aren't impressed with what Melbourne Victory have to say ahead of the second leg of A-League semi-finals. Audio

A new study from the University of New South Wales - no pun intended - shows humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikoura, and near Port Arthur in Tasmania. University of Auckland… Read more Audio