Morning Report

Business news for 29 January 2025 Audio

A National MP wants to raise the cut-off age for mandatory jury duty from 65 to 72. Under current legislation, anyone over the age of 65 can be excused from jury service. Whanganui MP Carl Bates spoke… Read more Audio

The new police commissioner, Richard Chambers, is proposing to cut 37 executive and support roles while creating 20 new ones, with a net loss of 17 positions. Chambers spoke to Corin Dann. 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

Music lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to summer festivals across the motu. But rising production and artist costs along with dwindling ticket sales are proving challenging for promoters… Read more Audio

MetService issued warnings for severe gales and heavy rain for parts of the South Island overnight. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Tourism in the North Pacific is still very far off from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

White Fern Amelia Kerr's success with bat and ball has been recognised with the ICC women's cricketer of the year award. Audio

On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Read more Audio

New research from the Massey University's Financial Education and Research Centre has found less than $500,000 saved for retirement could be enough. Financial Advice NZ CEO Nick Hakes spoke to Corin… Read more Audio