Morning Report

Donald Trump's controversial pick for Defense Secretary may be replaced, as his nomination comes under intense scrutiny. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Association of Scientists says the slashing of funding for humanities and social sciences research is "chilling". Association of Scientists co-president Dr Troy Baisden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The partner of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao says it has been difficult coming to terms with her death, after a man was found guilty for her murder. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to… Read more Audio

More than a dozen Filipinos say they have been trafficked to New Zealand and are getting death threats to stop them reporting what has happened. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

The culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus. Mainland Poultry… Read more Audio

Business news for 5 December 2024 Audio

A survey of public service workers found 85% thought working from home made them more productive. The Public Service Association assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An archaeology professor at the University of Otago is joining voices of opposition to an announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund. University of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory director Professor Nic… Read more 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

French lawmakers will soon vote on a no-confidence motion after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed through budget measures without parliamentary approval. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to… Read more Audio