Morning Report

The Prime Minister has come under fire after describing former business delegations as C-listers and tag-alongs. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The All Whites won't be changing their approach or resting players for their next match at the OFC Nations Cup despite being assured of a place in the semi-finals. Audio

Auckland Airport has rerouted and beautified the walkway between the domestic and international terminals to make way for the airport's multi-billion-dollar redevelopment. Jessica Hopkins checked it… Read more Audio

Business leaders in two of the country's biggest cities say people aren't spending and local businesses are floundering. Simon Arcus from Business Central and Leanne Watson from Business Canterbury… Read more Audio

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who co chairs the Independent panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, has released a new report which says the Covid-19 crisis wasn't the end of pandemics… Read more Audio

New Zealand is stepping up defence support to help enforce sanctions against North Korea. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement in Japan where he is on a mission to strengthen… Read more Audio

The Education Ministry has paused major staff cuts due to a legal challenge it says could force it to start all over again. The union's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Read more Audio

The Westpac McDermott Miller Confidence survey shows consumer confidence dropped 11 points in June to 82-point-2 - wiping out the past six months of gains. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young… Read more Audio

The Defence Force's old and failing equipment has come under scrutiny at Parliament - with its Minister facing questions over how soon it will be replaced. Here's RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly.

The big new North Shore Hospital building that has been empty for months is set to partially open - but no more patients will get surgery as a result. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn has more. Audio

The All Whites made a dream start to the OFC Nations Cup with forward Ben Waine scoring two goals in the first 12 minutes to help the defending champions to a 3-nil win over Solomon Islands in… Read more Audio

Business news for 19 June 2024. Audio