Morning Report

The All Whites have their best opportunity to qualify for another FIFA World Cup finals when they start the Oceania play-offs in Wellington on Friday night. Sports reporter Barry Guy has more. Audio

Maritime officials have warned the government it could be in for a $200 million clean-up bill if World War 2 era shipwreck breaks apart in the Hauraki Gulf. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

New Zealanders have given the government a rating of 4.2 out of 10 in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey. IPSOS country manager Carin Hercock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

After using his India trip to tout the importance of security, Christopher Luxon has spent his last day in Mumbai facing questions about defence job cuts at home. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

A series of pre-dawn Israel strikes on Gaza have killed more than 80 Palestinians. The death toll since Israel shattered the ceasefire this week is now at more than 500 people, 200 of which are… Read more Audio

This year, video platform Youtube, reached its 20th year on the internet. Morning Report producer Troy Matich takes a look back. Audio

New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Military leaders from 30 countries have met in London to discuss plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

China's Ambassador to New Zealand has questioned Prime Minister Christopher Luxon off the back of his trip to India, saying it's not sensible to promote a relationship with one nation if it damages… Read more Audio

Cardiologists say some patients have been on the waiting list for heart scans for so long, their illness has become terminal. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

Business news for 21 March 2025 Audio

Public library leaders are calling on the government to ensure the safety of library staff and users after a recent spate of violent actions involving members of Destiny Church. Public Libraries New… Read more Audio