Morning Report

A Christchurch mother claims authorities have failed her 15-year-old son, who's just spent his sixth night in a police cell. Anna Sargent reports. Audio

The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Wellington Phoenix have suffered an embarassing exit from the Australia Cup with the A-League side stunned 4-nil by second tier side Heidelberg United in last night's quarter-final in Melbourne. Audio

New moves from the Electricity Authority will force generators to offer the same prices to every retailer. Octopus Energy chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

US President Donald Trump has ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees if a peace deal is reached. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Morning Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

The All Whites are set to meet trans-Tasman rivals Australia for the Soccer Ashes trophy across two fixtures in Canberra on September 5 and Auckland on September 9. Audio

Eight candidates vying for Invercargill's top job stepped up during a mayoral debate in the city on Tuesday night. Reporter Tess Brunton was there. Audio

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

It's decision day again at the Reserve Bank with the latest Official Cash Rate announcement due Wednesday afternoon. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Wellington Phoenix have been dumped out in the quarter-finals of the Australia Cup after being stunned 4-nil by second tier side Heidelberg United. Audio

In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Read more Audio