Morning Report

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

A taxidermy showdown kicks off on Wednesday in Taupō, where stuffed animals battle it out for the ultimate prize: looking the most alive. New Zealand Taxidermy Association president David Mowbray… Read more Audio

The Rail and Maritime Union says KiwiRail is planning to cut all train driver roles at its Napier depot, following the shutdown of Winstone Pulp International. Rail and Maritime Union General… Read more Audio

The White Ferns have suffered a 3-nil series whitewash at the hands of Australia, losing the third and final T20 cricket international in Brisbane by five wickets. Audio

On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Read more Audio

Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Read more Audio

Building big energy hungry data centres is a boom industry here with international companies keen to reduce their climate impact by using renewable electricity. Our Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Read more Audio

The government has directed department bosses to tighten up on public servants' working-from-home arrangements, saying they are not an entitlement. Businesses are have already started enticing staff… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

The Free Speech Union has joined community organisations, legal experts, and official advice in opposing the legislation to ban gang patches. FSU Spokesperson Nick Hanne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

School kids are being told not to use artificial intelligence to do their work, but that's exactly what some of their teachers are doing. Here's our education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio