Morning Report

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Read more Audio

Beige is the new black as cricket fans prepare to celebrate 20 years of T20 cricket. Beige Brigade co-founder Paul Ford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Secondary teachers have walked off the job not happy with the government's one percent pay rise offer. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Business update with Anan Zaki. Audio

The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday afternoon. But have you ever wondered how it goes about making the decision? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Social services warn hundreds of otherwise homeless people in Auckland, including families, are turning to the wild west of housing - boarding houses. Amy Williams reports. Audio

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Wellington Phoenix are heading home with their tails between their legs after being dumped out of the Australia Cup by second tier side Heidelberg United in the quarter-finals. Audio

Ugly or an icon? The New Plymouth Power Station chimney has dominated the city's skyline since 1972. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio

Documents the Health Ministry tried to keep secret show alcohol lobbyists pushed policy makers to not raise tax on alcohol, restrict its availability or replace industry sponsorship of sport. Guyon… Read more Audio

Hamas says it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release proposal, presented by Arab mediators. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio