Morning Report for Wednesday 18 June 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries, Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.Hated by some as a crumbling eyesore on the capital's landscape, and loved by others for its architectural significance - Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats seem to be on borrowed time. Krystal Gibbens… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.Cyclists on Auckland's North Shore can finally cross the harbour bridge. From next month, 15 buses that run from Albany to the city, will have bike racks on board, following a successful trial of the… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.Leaders of the Hawke's Bay controversial Ruataniwha Dam project faced tough questions from fired up locals at their first public meeting. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook was at the meeting.

8:42 AM.The Health Minister has directed Health New Zealand to give private hospitals 10-year contracts to perform elective surgeries. Patient Voice Aotearoa chairperson Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 18 June 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.From 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours. Health New Zealand Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.We were hoping to cross to Iran this morning to speak to a New Zealand woman who's found herself stuck there while visiting family. However, her internet has been cut and we've been unable to reach… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The defending NRL the champions Penrith are struggling mid-table and set to be without five key players when they take on the Warriors in Auckland this weekend. Audio

7:55 AM.A new falcon breeding programme will soon start up in Timaru. New Zealand Raptors Trust Chair Jenni Fraser spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.As term two draws to a close, some schools are gearing up for parent teacher interviews. Former principal at Baradene College and is now an education consultant Sandy Pasley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.Doctors and dentists in Northland are on strike from 10 Wednesday morning. Whangarei Emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:40 AM.The whānau of a Levin man who died in February at a beach near the lower North Island town are questioning the police's conclusion that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.The quarterly GDP figures are out on Thursday, with many economists forecasting higher than expected growth of around 0.7 percent. BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:25 AM.A coroner is calling for one consistent law across New Zealand requiring boaties to wear lifejackets on small vessels. Water Safety New Zealand interim chief executive Gavin Walker spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Less than a third of the government's much celebrated $774 million abuse in care redress package will end up in the pockets of survivors. Timothy Brown has more. Audio

7:15 AM.The blaze at New World Victoria Park has been extinguished while five Fire and Emergency crews remained on Tuesday night to deal with hotspots. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Phil Larcombe… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Donald Trump's posted on social media saying "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran". Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.New Zealand tennis no.1 Lulu Sun has lost her first round match at the Nottingham Open, beaten in straight sets by Britain's defending champion Katie Boulter. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 18 June 2025 Audio

6:47 AM.Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:42 AM.Five firefighter crews remained overnight to keep watch on the central Auckland supermarket which was engulfed by a fire for much of Tuesday. Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin spoke… Read more Audio

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

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.Scrutiny week is in full swing, and MPs have been quizzing the immigration minister, Erica Stanford. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

6:15 AM.Eyes are now on Washington DC for President Trump to expand on his new comments. Trump's reportedly asked the national security council to be ready for his return in the White House situation room… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.An injnury crisis has forced the Warriors to call up wider squad member Moala Graham-Taufa for Saturday night's NRL clash with the Penrith Panthers. Audio