Morning Report

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Are you getting paid enough for the region you live in? Frog Recruitment took a look at which region earned the most in New Zealand across 2024. Principal Consultant Mark Smith spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Read more Audio

Hundreds of people gathered at a Far North beach as five rare, rescued sea creatures were returned to the wild. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

New investigations are underway into a Lower Hutt sewage plant with a recurrent stench. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Filming is underway in Wellington for Small Town Scandal, a new Sky NZ comedy based on comedian's Tom Sainsbury's hit podcast. Sainsbury spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A principal at a school where free lunches contained melted plastic says staff try to encourage children to eat the food, but many just don't like it. Murchison Area School principal Andy Ashworth… Read more Audio

Would the Christchurch terrorist today be foiled before carrying out his deadly plans? It's a question that haunts some within the Muslim community, six years on from the murder of 51 worshippers at… Read more Audio

For the first time, online casino operators will be able to advertise as part of a new market being opened by the government, sparking fears about a rise in problem gambling. Guyon Espiner has more. Audio