Morning Report

Fresh from his quickfire moves on trade tariffs, will American President Trump's next target be defence? Phil Pennington reports. Audio

The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Protests, challenges and fiery debate are expected as government ministers front up for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri in Waitangi. Political reporter Lillian Hanly is in Waitangi. Audio

Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Read more Audio

The Hurricanes have been dealt another injury blow less than two weeks from the start of the Super Rugby season with the side running out of healthy first-fives. Audio

Business news for 5 February 2025. Audio

Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a Christchurch childcare centre have been wrongly fined for all-day car parking because of problems with a parking company's camera system. Anna… Read more Audio

Kāinga Ora will stop growing its stock of state houses under a government "turnaround plan" aimed at slashing the agency's debt. Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

Blind and visually impaired New Zealanders say quiet electric and hybrid vehicles are putting their lives on the line. Katie Todd reports. Audio