Morning Report

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

A British comedian who has previously mocked New Plymouth and called Central Hawke's Bay folk inbred is on his way back for more. Invercargill City Council manager of venues and events Jason Wade… Read more Audio

Climate change Minister Simon Watts will help turn the first sod this morning, at what promises to be New Zealand's biggest solar farm. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

On today's episode, the Minister for Rail Winston Peters has unveiled plans for the new Interislander ferries, RNZ has released a new poll which shows the government holding onto a slim lead, and we… Read more Audio

To top off our 50th anniversary celebrations some very familiar voices from the past are joining us again. With us in the Wellington studio are Geoff Robinson, Kim Hill, and Susie Ferguson and in… Read more Audio