Morning Report

The Maritime Union says retiring the Aratere ferry is a setback as rail freight will now need to be trucked and ferried, making it slower and less efficient. Maritime Union NZ spokesperson Victor… Read more Audio

Small businesses are eyeing the upcoming Budget with cautious optimism, hoping for support in a tough economy. Prospa New Zealand Managing Director Adrienne Begbie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Black Ferns lose a new recruit. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

One year after deadly violence broke out in New Caledonia, there's still no solution in sight for the French territory's political future. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio

A high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget… Read more Audio

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

Dave Alexander is on a mission to set a land speed record higher than 422 kilometres an hour, in a car he built in his shed. Alexander spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Research that is aiming to help support children with cancer navigate gruelling medical treatment has been launched at Starship Hospital. University of Auckland research fellow Dr Annie Jones spoke to… Read more Audio

Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park. Coach… Read more Audio