Morning Report

Defence experts are warning the navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, with some saying it needs to align closer to the Royal Australian Navy. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Stock markets have fallen across the US, Europe and the UK as concerns grow that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will "disrupt global trade". Forsyth Barr senior… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Wellington Water released a scathing report on Monday pointing, among other things, to poor value for money from contractors. Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive Alan Pollard spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

You know things are bad in Australia when the Footy gets cancelled. Audio

People who tasted the Wallaby quesadillas at the recent Northland Field Days are still talking about the rich meaty snack one week on from the event. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A nutritionist says the Prime Minister's suggested lunch of a Marmite sandwich and an apple lacks protein, is high in salt, and won't keep a child full through the school day. Nutritionist and… Read more Audio

Stock markets have fallen across the US, Europe and the UK as concerns grow that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will "disrupt global trade". US correspondent Toni… Read more Audio

On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is standing up for the international rules-based order in supporting Ukraine and that position hasn't changed, the government is… Read more Audio

The finalists for the Taite Music prize have been announced. Independent Music NZ general manager Dylan Pellett spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio