Morning Report for Monday 3 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Some good summer news for Aucklanders.... There's a new pool in town! First Up reporter Leonard Powell went for a dip. Audio

8:46 AM.Shrek has been reimagined and redubbed in te reo Māori as part of a collaboration between Māoriland Productions and the American studio Dreamworks. One of the cast of the film, Tuakoi Ohia, who plays… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Legal experts have weighed in on the issue following the naming of former ACT party president Tim Jago, who was convicted of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s. Lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 3 February 2024. Audio

8:27 AM.The late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi who founded the Kōhanga Reo movement is being praised for reviving te reo Māori and keeping the language alive. Māori Language Commission Chief Executive Ngahiwi… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.Preparations are well underway for Waitangi Day celebrations. Hundreds of people made their way to the iconic Te Tii Marae on Monday morning for a dawn ceremony unveiling a refurbished wharenui… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.President Donald Trump has introduced the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10 percent tariff on China - claiming they're meant to stop drugs and undocumented immigrants. Sense Partners… Read more Audio

8:09 AM.Professor of Politics and International Relations, Robert Patman, says a tweet from US Senator Ted Cruz constitutes interference in New Zealand's domestic affairs. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.It's one of the biggest trades in NBA history with that superstars Lukic Doncic and Anthony Davis are swapping teams. Audio

7:53 AM.American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more. Audio

7:48 AM.A fireball in the sky was reported in the lower half of the South Island late on Friday night. Dark Sky Project astronomy guide Marina Stroinigg spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:44 AM.Sugary drinks could be off the menu at a series of Palmerston North sports venues if the council has its way. Speedway promoter Bruce Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry is calling for public submissions, with phase 2 in its early stages. Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:26 AM.After a record low number of house listings in December this January has seen a surge in listings not seen since 2015. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:23 AM.The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:16 AM.Stormy trade winds are brewing, as United States President Trump announces more tariffs and influential Texas senator Ted Cruz questions New Zealand's loyalty. Former senior government trade… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Senior… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.One of the biggest trades in NBA history has reportedly been finalised with the Dallas Mavericks sending dynamic scorer Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and the Lakers sending all round star Anthony Davis… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 3 February 2024. Audio

6:47 AM.It seems that much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the motu and possible thunderstorms in Waikato and Waitomo. MetService Meteorologist Peter… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.Strong wool prices are at an eight-year high, but hill country farmers are continuing to invest in sheep that don't grow fleece. Penny Miles has the story. Audio

6:11 AM.Canada, Mexico and China have confirmed they will retaliate after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the three countries. Correspondent in Washington D.C Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Central Stags have won the Super Smash men's crown, beating the Canterbury Kings by six wickets in the final at the Basin Reserve. Audio