Morning Report

Catholics around the world are awaiting the latest update on the Pope Francis, as he remains in critical condition. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The mayor of Masterton says the community has been overwhelmed by local support - after multiple churches and a funeral home were set on fire Saturday. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Labour says the government's overhaul of the Overseas Investment Act is a reckless fast track for foreign investment at the expense of Kiwi interests. Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke… Read more Audio

RNZ has learned that at least one police district and some courts are still referring violent offenders to Destiny Church's Man Up course. National Network of Family Violence services chief executive… Read more Audio

Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered throughout the country to commemorate the anniversary, including at Civic Square in Wellington and Silo Park… Read more Audio

China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins… Read more Audio

The Black Ferns Sevens have gone unbeaten through the first two days of the World Series tournament in Vancouver and will meet Australia in this morning's semi-finals. Audio

Business news for 24 February 2025. Audio

An advocacy group for New Zealand business owners says planned changes to the Overseas Investment Act will send a positive signal to the rest of the world. BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy Catherine… Read more Audio

Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady 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