Morning Report

The small rural town of Drury, south of Auckland, is gearing up for a major transformation - with retail giant Costco buying a chunk of land there.Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15… Read more Audio

Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Adam Burns reports. Audio

New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio