Morning Report

Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau, has quit the mayoralty race. Whanau announced on Monday night she won't be running for a second term as mayor and will instead run for the Māori Ward. Wellington Issues… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

House builders and tradespeople deemed as "trusted" will be able to sign off their own work under a self-certification scheme to be introduced by the government. Building and construction Minister… Read more Audio

Some New Zealand retailers say not being able to pass on card payment fees would eat into their profitability. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine starting from May the 8th and is urging Kyiv to do the same. Ukraine is yet to respond. BBC reporter James Waterhouse… Read more Audio

In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

The battle to save a central Wellington footbridge is heading to the high court. Spokesperson for Save the City-to-Sea bridge Stuart Niven spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Local researchers involved with the Global Vaccine Data Network are scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding. Auckland University associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris… Read more Audio