Morning Report for Tuesday 13 May 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with two vulnerable coastal birds returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went birdwatching. Audio

8:48 AM.New Zealand's top male golfer, Ryan Fox, earned a breakthrough win on the PGA Tour when he chipped in during a playoff hole to win the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. Fox spoke to Corin Dann.

8:42 AM.The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 13 May 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.An academic, whose research focuses on the societal impacts of social media, says the government's proposal to ban social media for under 16s is a step in the right direction. University of Auckland's… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Wellington police have confirmed they are investigating multiple complaints about a Wellington man which RNZ understands to be of a sexual nature. Police reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

8:19 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:18 AM.The government is spending $100 million over the next four years to help primary and intermediate school children who are stuggling with maths. Principals Federation president Leanne Otene spoke to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The government is refusing to reveal any details about what exactly led to the resignation of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:07 AM.Cricket's Indian Premier League will resume this weekend following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Audio

7:52 AM.The US military is holding talks with New Zealand about launching more satellites from here. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

7:48 AM.Hamas has released the last known hostage who's a U.S citizen. Correspondent in Tel Aviv Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.The number of rental properties available has hit levels not seen in years, and rents are softening. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:41 AM.As the government looks into banning social media for under 16s, some schools are dealing with online bullying in secret social media pages. Rachel Helyer Donaldson has more. Audio

7:35 AM.Sharemarkets around the world have lifted after a temporary truce in the trade war between China and the US. Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:25 AM.Next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:22 AM.Health New Zealand wants to knock 20,000 elective surgeries off its waiting lists by outsourcing thousands of simple cases to private hospitals and getting public sector doctors to work more hours… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.The United States and China have come to an agreement to temporarily suspend most of the tariffs the two nations had placed on each other's goods. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:11 AM.The Prime Minister, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers are not talking about the two investigations into police deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Audio

7:09 AM.RNZ understands pornography has been found on the work computer of the former police deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:05 AM.Cricket's Indian Premier League will resume this weekend following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 13 May 2025 Audio

6:47 AM.In Australia Bunnings is rated the most trusted brand in the country. But it's now being accused of misleading consumers with its pricing promise to beat the same stoked item found elsewhere by 10… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.The government is investing $100 million to help primary school children who are struggling with maths. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in Mathematics Education David Pomeroy spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:37 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

6:21 AM.David Seymour says the Prime Minister is being overly optimistic in stating the ACT party had shifted its position on a social media ban for under 16-year-olds. But he told our political reporter… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.The Public Service Association starts mediation with the government on Tuesday, as the union wants to retain working from home arrangements for government employees. PSA National Secretary Fleur… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.In the U.S stocks have soared on opening, and so too oil prices, after a deal was struck in its tariff fight with China. Associated Press White House and economic policy reporter Josh Boak spoke to… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.Cricket's Indian Premier League, which was suspended for a week amid fighting between India and Pakistan, will resume this weekend following the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries. Audio