Morning Report for Friday 19 April 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

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

8:39 AM.Those wanting to listen to Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department have had a chance to get a jump on everyone else. Variety's Jem Aswad spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 19 April 2024 Audio

8:24 AM.Government minister Shane Jones is under fire for criticising the Waitangi Tribunal, which has issued a summons for the Children's Minister Karen Chhour. Constitutional expert and barrister Graeme… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.The Supercars Championship returns to New Zealand this weekend and motorsport fans have shown their approval - with both race days in Taupō fully sold out. Motorsport commentator Stephen McIvor spoke… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment only has two senior fire engineers - and is proposing to axe one of them. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Hundreds of residents of City Gardens Apartments on Albert Street in Auckland will find out today whether they have to evacuate their homes. Auckland Council General Manager Ian McCormick spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Wellington batter Tim Robinson got his first taste of international cricket, but it lasted just two deliveries. Audio

7:55 AM.An IPCA report revealed several police mistakes in handling complaints from a 21-year-old Auckland law student who was stalked before her murder in December 2022. Clinical psychologist Dr Alison Towns… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.The Green Party says Minister Chris Bishop is gaslighting people about opportunities for public input on projects under the Fast Track Bill. Green Party leader Marama Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:40 AM.A former foreign minister of Australia is warning the AUKUS deal puts his country's sovereignty at risk. Bob Carr, who was Australia's foreign minister between 2012 and 2013, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines have pledged to bolster defence ties, making it easier for their armed forces to work together. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.Auckland's roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year, with council figures show the number of attacks has been growing. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio

7:22 AM.Residents at Auckland City Garden Apartments will today find out whether they need to leave their homes after the council issued a Dangerous Building Notice. The body corporate's lawyer Tim Rainey… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.Fire and Emergency has released a review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. It found FENZ lacked specialist response equipment, training and preparedness to… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.A victim advocate says police are investigating multiple reports of historical child sexual abuse within a secretive church that has operated in New Zealand for over a century and is being… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Wet weather has scuppered the first T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi. Audio

6:56 AM.Business news for 19 April 2024 Audio

6:45 AM.Team New Zealand have launched the boat they hope will take them to America's Cup victory in Barcelona this year, New Zealand's latest AC75 has been years in the design process and months in the… Read more Audio

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

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:22 AM.'Mind Your Temper' vegan Black Forest Bonbon took out the top award for Supreme Champion and Bonbon Champion at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards. Founder Nel Vicencio spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:10 AM.The G7 group of wealthy nations are in Italy for a 3-day meeting dominated by calls for more assistance to Ukraine to fight Russia, and more sanctions against Iran. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned because of rain. Audio