Morning Report for Monday 10 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:53 AM.An army major completed the Triple Crown of open water swimming when he crossed the Foveaux Strait. Army major David Edgar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:49 AM.When you're buying bananas at the supermarket - you'll see they come from places like Ecuador or the Philippines, and you could be forgiven for thinking we can't grow them in New Zealand. First Up's… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.A consumer research firm says plummeting Tesla sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with chief executive's Elon Musk's polarising views - and more likely are down to domestic political change, new… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.A Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister is signing a major deal outside traditional partnerships. Cook Islands News news editor Rashneel Kumar spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 10 February 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but some of us may be feeling a little less than romantic as the day rolls around. Buying into that sentiment, in return for a $25 donation Cat Rescue… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Rowing officials have banned 'year 14' students from competing at the prestigious Maadi Cup. St Bede's College in Christchurch head rowing coach Dale Maher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:17 AM.The Prime Minister has announced an overhaul of the country's so-called 'golden visa' scheme for wealthy investors. Immigration lawyer Nick Mason spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.The government is making it easier for wealthy foreign investors to get residency in New Zealand. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps are set to be without Rachin Ravindra for tonight's one-dayer against South Africa in Lahore but Glen Phillips is confident they can fill the hole left Audio

7:55 AM.A late charge from Glenn Phillips helped the Black Caps to post a total that Pakistan could not chase down in the opening game of the one-day tri-series in Lahore at the weekend. Cricket commentator… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.The chainsaws are coming for a swathe of mature trees which line the streets in downtown New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio

7:48 AM.The Labour Party is calling for the government to condemn US President Donald Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker spoke to… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Two soldiers are facing a court martial beginning at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North on Monday on charges that include strangulation. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:42 AM.A private prison operator has been paid millions as a reward for reoffending rates that are incredibly low even by international standards. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:37 AM.Primary schools are starting the year with a new maths curriculum and it's a lot harder than the old one. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has been asking principals what they think. Audio

7:24 AM.The controversial practice of 'year 14' students competing at the Maadi Cup Regatta has been banned under new rules for high school rowing. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:19 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has headed to China to sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, without properly consulting New Zealand. Massey… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps are set to be without all-rounder Rachin Ravindra for tonight's one-dayer against South Africa in Lahore after he suffered a gash to his forehead during New Zealand's win over Pakistan… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 10 February 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.A high school principal says large schools are being forced to pay extra under the new school lunch programme. Papatoetoe High School principal and Secondary Principals' Association head Vaughan… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.The government is making it easier for wealthy foreign investors to get residency in New Zealand. Labour immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.It's Superbowl Sunday in the U.S as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off for the second time in three years. The NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is set to miss tonight's one-dayer against South Africa in Lahore after he suffered a laceration to his forehead during New Zealand's win over Pakistan in… Read more Audio