Morning Report

One investment manager says there's growing momentum for New Zealanders to give up their love affair with property. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The trial of the leader of reclusive Christian sect Gloriavale enters its second day at Greymouth District Court on Tuesday. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Read more Audio

Builders dealing with astronomical prices for building supplies are keenly waiting to see if the government's intervention will make any difference. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown… Read more Audio

It's a wet and windy day across the motu, with Auckland, Tasman and the West Coast all under orange heavy rain warnings. Reporters Finn Blackwell and Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Read more Audio

Under pressure over the cost-of-living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio

Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Read more Audio

The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In form New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first ever podium finish at the women's Tour de France. Audio

Business news for 29 July 2025. Audio

The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio