Morning Report

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

Kāinga Ora has changed its mind and is now allowing wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. Carpet brand Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith spoke… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 31 January 2025 Audio

Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

The Latin American community in New Zealand is not impressed with recent political comments, saying they feel unfairly singled out. President of the New Zealand arm of the Mexican Global Network… Read more Audio

Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Read more Audio

When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Read more Audio

A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A new-look Moana Pasifika side will be tested for the first time ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season this afternoon. Audio

Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Read more Audio