Morning Report

A neurodivergent adult student has abandoned his tertiary degree after the University of Canterbury accused him of cheating. Timothy Brown has more. Audio

The Tall Blacks have made a winning start to the Asia Cup, beating Iraq 100-78 in Jeddah, but coach Judd Flavell wasn't happy with his side's defence. Audio

A leaked Cabinet paper shows the government was planning to restrict the hours bottle stores and supermarkets could sell alcohol. But the documents obtained by RNZ show it has backed away from those… Read more Audio

Business news for 6 August 2025. Audio

South Otago residents want action as they prepare to face more flooding and other hazards in the future. Tess Brunton reports Audio

A community meeting has been organised for next week in Rural Canterbury as farmers are upset over a proposal to cut local police services. District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Morning rurals with Gianina Schwanaka Audio

Sports chat with Nathan Rarere Audio

New Zealand's prime minister is talking up a more united Pacific in Papua New Guinea. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins Audio

The New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) is welcoming changes to consenting rules for sheds, sleepouts and garages. New Zealand Property Investors Federation's Matt Ball spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

The Tall Blacks have opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 100-78 win over Iraq in Jeddah. Audio