Morning Report

In today's episode, a Christchurch man says he has applied for hundreds of jobs with no success, and despairs about what to do next; New Zealand's unemployment rate has hit 5.2% - the highest since… Read more Audio

New research has revealed that songbirds may need a good night's sleep to sing. Waikato University lecturer and lead author Juli Gaviraghi Mussoi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A consumer advocacy group says fair prices for groceries should not depend on a shopper's postcode. Grocery Action Group chairperson Sue Chetwin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Market Update for 7 August 2025. Audio

NCEA may be on the way out - but has it been delivering better jobs and income for the students who've completed it? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Hundreds of north Canterbury locals turned out to a fiery meeting in Culverden on Wednesday night, angry about a proposal to remove the town's two police officers. Anna Sargent reports. Audio

New Zealand's unemployment rate has hit 5.2% - the highest since 2020. Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Contact Energy is ramping up its renewable energy supplies, saying investment in that area is critical to the economy. Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Black Caps will again be without captain Tom Latham for the second test against Zimbabwe, while at least one player is set for a test debut. Audio

A legal expert says it's still a criminal offence to advertise unapproved medicines in New Zealand - despite a government announcement that it has lifted the ban. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Thousands of school kids are about to take place in the Times Tables Rock Stars Mathematics Competition involving more than 300 schools across the country. Organiser Bruno Reddy spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio