Morning Report

Ministers Shane Jones and Chris Bishop continued to make decisions about several fast-track projects despite their respective parties receiving donations linked to the applicants. Farah Hancock spoke… Read more Audio

National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand cricketers involved in the India and Pakistan T20 tournaments have fled the region while tensions remain high. New Zealand Cricket Players Association's Heath Mills spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government will be able to cancel refugees' residence visas if they pose a risk to national security, under legislation triggered by a suspected terrorist attack in an Auckland supermarket four… Read more Audio

A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The ACT party has invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in relation to National's recent review of the firearms registry. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. The move takes inspiration from a ban in Australia, which began with South Australia premier… Read more Audio

Business news for 12 May 2025 Audio

The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio