Morning Report

Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr was named Sportsman of the Year, ahead of kayak cross Olympic gold medallist Finn Butcher, triathlete Hayden Wilde, footballer Chris Wood and the jockey James… Read more Audio

An inquiry released on Tuesday found StatsNZ and the Ministry of Health failed to put adequate safeguards in place to protect the information they shared. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Dame Lydia Ko thanked New Zealanders for their "unconditional" support after scooping last night's Halberg Awards. Audio

The Cook Islands has released the agreement it signed with China last week. RNZ Pacific reporter Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A Reuters poll of 33 economists had 32 expecting the RBNZ to slash the official cash rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the rate down to 3.75 percent. Economist and professor at Auckland… Read more Audio

Heavy rain and thunder hit parts of the Clutha District on Tuesday night, causing flooding and road closures. Clutha District mayor Brian Cadogan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The absolute best of New Zealand sport was celebrated at the 62nd annual Halberg Awards last night in Auckland. Sports reporter Jonty Dine was at Spark Arena for all the glitz, glamour and glory. Audio

The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't know whether personal Census and Covid-19 information collected at Manurewa Marae ahead of the 2023 election was misused but it was possible. Public… Read more Audio

Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes. Waipareira Trust and president of Te Pāti Māori… Read more Audio

Dame Lydia Ko was the big winner at last night's Halbergs taking home sportswoman of the year and the Supreme award in one of the most highly contested category's in the event's history. Audio

Business news for 19 February 2025. Audio