Morning Report for Wednesday 17 April 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Ngati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.The Christchurch City Council has not included any funding for the trust that owns the collection of heritage buildings on the edge of the city's CBD in its draft long-term plan. Anna Sargent reports.

8:45 AM.An alliance of Northland's biggest businesses is hoping a new report will make the case for upgrading the region's main highway so compelling, the government won't be able to refuse. Peter de Graaf… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The University formalised its so-called enhanced partnership with private tertiary education provider PSB Academy in Singapore on Tuesday. Massey University's deputy vice-chancellor students and… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 17 April 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.The notes and coins people keep in their wallets could have a digital, government-backed equivalent by the end of the decade. RBNZ director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:18 AM.Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.While the government continues squeezing the public sector to cut costs, the scale of spending under the previous government has come to light. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Rory McIlroy has shot down rumours of a big-money move to LIV Golf, saying he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career. Audio

7:56 AM.Legendary Australian test cricketer David Boon donated his final test shirt for a raffle on Friday, only for that raffle to be won by David Boon himself. Ben Strang reports. Audio

7:51 AM.Economists are picking today's official inflation figures will show prices are rising more slowly than they have for three years. KiwiBank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:48 AM.The prime minister has launched into the second leg of his South East Asian trip - leaving Singapore behind to pick up the charm offensive in Thailand. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.A primary school principal is concerned proposed staff cuts to nutritionists in the free school lunch programme will worsen the scheme. Jean Batten Primary school principal Nardi Leonard spoke to… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.Warner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with Stuff to supply the 6pm bulletin, replacing Newshub. Journalist and media commentator Bill Ralston and former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings spoke to… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.The Government is considering mandatory energy ratings that show people how much a home might cost to run before they buy or rent it. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

7:20 AM.Police and NZTA is spending big on contractors and consultants as other core public sector agencies cut staff Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.Stuff's owner says the new 6pm bulletin is going to be "quite different" from what's currently offered by Newshub. Stuff's owner Sinead Boucher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.Rory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career as the Northern Irishman quashed rumours of him making a billon dollar move to LIV Golf. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 17 April 2024 Audio

6:46 AM.Resource Minister Shane Jones is reducing barriers to the consenting of coal mines, saying the changes will bring it into line with other types of mining. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:39 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

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

6:18 AM.The Israeli government says it's launched a diplomatic offensive against Iran, as it considers a military response to the missile and drone attack against it, with IDF saying Iran will not get off… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced changes that will reduce barriers to coal mine consenting, but Forest & Bird says it should be harder to get consent for a coal mine. Forest & Bird's… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Air New Zealand has announced its first route for its all-electric aircraft, the beta ALIA, which will fly from Wellington to Marlborough, with cargo-only flights in 2026. Air New Zealand's chief… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning start at the Barcelona Open as he returned from another long-term injury in what could be his final year before retirement. Audio