Morning Report

Business news for 20 August 2024. Audio

A new study has found that in New Zealand alcohol was responsible for more than 900 deaths, 1250 cancers, and almost 30,000 hospitalisations in 2018. Co-author Tim Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Around 300 St John Ambulance workers walked off the job at four o'clock Tuesday morning after rejecting a pay offer last week. Deputy Chief Executive of Ambulance Operations Dan Ohs spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

New data shows the United States oil and gas industry is releasing much more of the potent greenhouse gas methane than companies are disclosing. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins us, Dr… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A unique pair of undies from the documentary series Orangutan Island is being auctioned off to raise money for charity. Borneo Orangutan Survival NZ chief executive Kerin Welford spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

A new report is calling on the government to combat the growing perception of corruption in politics. Author Phillippa Yasbek spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Photography fans and stargazers are in for a show this week. A "blue" supermoon will light up the sky across the world, with New Zealanders able to see it if our skies stay clear of clouds. Astronomy… Read more Audio