Morning Report

US prosecutors have been directed to seek the death penalty for the man accused of gunning down a health insurance CEO in Manhattan last year. US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There are some high-stakes elections taking place in the US on Wednesday, believed to be the first real test for Donald Trump since he took office in January. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks… Read more Audio

The RSA is applauding war hero Lance Corporal Willie Apiata's decision to gift his Victoria Cross to parliament in the hope of changing the definition of who gets to be a military veteran. RSA general… Read more Audio

A man is due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of ramming three police vehicles and injuring five officers in Lower Hutt. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Markets across the world are nervously awaiting President Trump's tariff announcements. Financial Times Breaking News Reporter Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A new RNZ poll has revealed about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Business news for 2 April 2025 Audio

The four-part Beatles biopic, set to be released in 2028, has officially found its Fab Four. Beatles scholar Martin Lewis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Consumers are likely to see a big bump on their energy bills this month, up to a 10 percent rise for some. Consumer NZ's head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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