Morning Report

Putting a bach on Airbnb is a common way for many owners to generate some extra income from their holiday homes. But how much can you expect to make, and are some parts of the country better placed… Read more Audio

Market Update for 18 February 2025. Audio

A proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre over a number of years was revealed to the community by the Auckland Council on Monday night. Ward councillor Greg Sayer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New data from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows the number of people accessing specialist mental health and addiction care is declining. Chief executive of the Commission Karen Orsborn… Read more Audio

Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is asking people to stay away unless they have life threatening condition, as it struggles to cope with an influx of patients. Health NZ Te Wai Pounamu… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Black Caps believe they've had an ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy and are confident they will be genuine title contenders. Audio

The head of the European Commission says the continent's security is at a turning point, as key European leaders have been meeting to discuss the United States' direct negotiations with Russia over… Read more Audio

Concerns are being raised that a new tourism campaign will just result in a big influx of tourists to Queenstown. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand sport's best and brightest in 2024 will be honoured tonight at the Halberg Awards - in what is considered one of the most competitive ceremonies in recent memory. Stuff senior sports… Read more Audio

The burgeoning private healthcare industry claims its current building boom will take pressure off the public system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown returned to Rarotonga on Monday afternoon promising the agreement with Beijing will be made public "very shortly". RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham is… Read more Audio