Morning Report

In today's episode, the Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity, Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Auckland FC are one win away from an historic A-League grand final. Felicity Reid has this report. Audio

It's a big night on Friday in Gore - the town is hosting the annual Country Music Honours. Three women singer songwriters are in the running for the 2025 APRA Best Country Music Song. Head of the… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 23 May 2025 Audio

An interesting subplot to Thursday's Budget, and the Parliamentary debate after it, was the absence of the Te Pāti Māori leaders from the house. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports. Audio

KiwiSaver changes announced in the Budget have captured a lot of attention. But will they leave us better off, worse off, or much the same? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles… Read more Audio

Christchurch will host the South Island's first ever Australian Supercars event from next year. Audio

BusinessNZ is welcoming the new budget, saying it's credible and growth-oriented. BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Retirement Commissioner says the changes in the new budget are great news for most KiwiSaver members. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio