Morning Report

Bay of Islands Hospital can't take any new admissions from Thursday until Monday because of a shortage of doctors - that's according to hospital insiders. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

A former meth addict says her 13-year-old brother and three year old son are lucky to be alive after getting six meth tablets disguised as lollies in an Auckland City Mission food parcel. Sarita… Read more Audio

Many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's chief economist, Sharon… Read more Audio

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she still doesn't feel like herself on court eight months into her comeback from a maternity break, with the four-times Grand Slam champion puzzled at her lack of… Read more Audio

Business news for 15 August 2024. Audio

A former meth addict says she was triggered after her son and younger brother accidentally tried methamphetamine disguised as lollies. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

The Reserve Bank is increasingly confident that after a long period of high interest rates inflicted on the economy, inflation is finally under control. Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr spoke to… 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

A proposal to merge Southland's four councils into two is being criticised as giving ratepayers "hugs and rainbows" by Gore's mayor Ben Bell. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

New Zealanders are being told the cost of living crisis is easing with inflation falling and more interest rate cuts on the way. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio