Morning Report

Hamas says it is committed to the Gaza ceasefire deal and will release three Israeli hostages as planned this weekend. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Giles Gibson, spoke with Corin Dann Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Commerce Commission says mortgage advisers need to present clients with three offers from lenders. Commerce Commission John Small, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio

Mortgage advisers say they're alarmed at the Commerce Commission's request that they submit multiple applications on behalf of their clients or face "government intervention." Country manager for the… Read more Audio

The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says yesterday's phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was "not a betrayal" of Ukraine. The War in Ukraine is on the agenda at the meeting of defence… Read more Audio

On today's episode, the United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO, the union… Read more Audio

Ipsos NZ asked people from 30 countries how they felt about love, romance and relationships, New Zealand ranked 12th globally - tied with Great Britain and ahead of Australia. Ipsos managing director… Read more Audio

Wellington City Council has revealed the final design for the Golden Mile upgrade on Courtenay Place, but a contractor for most of the project has not yet been hired. Nick James reports. Audio

Salut Pies says it's had a record-breaking January, selling more than 10,600 pies - that's when many other businesses in the capital say times are tough. Reporter Krystal Gibbens has more. Audio

The country's big four power companies want to keep coal and gas power stations running longer to boost energy security. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio