Morning Report for Monday 22 April 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode we hear from Labour's Rachel Brooking, after her party have criticised the Government over their fast track approval bill, the minister responsible for Resource Management Reform… Read more Audio

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

8:50 AM.The Mataaho collective, a group of four Maori women won the Golden Lion from a jury at the 60th Venice Biennale, the Oscars of the art world, for their large-scale work Takapau in the main exhibition… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.New research suggests one of Jupiter's moons, Io, has been volcanically active for billions of years, perhaps since the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. GNS Science Volcanic Fluid… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Over sixty percent of votes in the Solomon Islands election have been counted, so far two women MPs have been elected and three former prime ministers may be in the running for the top job. RNZ… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.The mayor of Taupo is hoping his town will become the New Zealand home of Supercars after a roaringly successful weekend. Taupo's Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 22 April 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.The country's smallest native bird, the titipounamu, has set a new record for venturing far from predator-free zones in Wellington. Predator Free Ngaio NZ Judie Alison spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.The Labour Party says the government's efforts to cut costs will block the recruitment of more clinicians. Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:18 AM.The Government says it wants to enable "Kiwis to access finance with confidence", and an Auckland mortgage adviser thinks it's a win for mum-and-dad borrowers. Bruce Patten from Loan Market spoke to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Government is assuring the public it will not give preferential treatment to the companies it's written to about the fast-track consenting process. The minister responsible for Resource Management… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.24 hours after being dismissed for just 90, the Black Caps have turned in a clinical performance to score a 7 wicket win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Rawalpindi. Audio

7:53 AM.Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns at a council meeting. Amy… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.Israel has conducted one of its largest offensives in the occupied West Bank since October 7. CNN's Jeremy Diamond spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio

7:44 AM.Health New Zealand has told hospitals to stop double shifts, close jobs, and make staff take time off. Anne Daniels from the Nurses Organisation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:40 AM.People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:36 AM.The Department of Internal Affairs is warning New Zealanders to apply for new passports at least two months before they need the document. Midday Report presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:28 AM.US lawmakers worked overtime on Saturday - passing three bills in a wide-sweeping foreign aid package. The BBC's Thomas Mackintosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:23 AM.Health New Zealand says it's time for the health sector to return to how things were before the pandemic, especially when it comes to staff costs. Health Minister Shane Reti declined an interview with… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly spoke… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The Labour Party is attacking the Government's proposed rapid consenting process, warning it could lead to accusations of bias. Labour's environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps have levelled the T20 series with Pakistan after winning the third game in Rawalpindi by seven wickets. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for Monday 22 April 2024 Audio

6:49 AM.The Government announced on Sunday it will be reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending. David Verry, a financial mentor in Auckland, with thirty years' background… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Labour is warning that allowing just three ministers the final word on fast tracking projects opens them up to accusations of bias, especially when political donations might muddy the waters. Kate… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:30 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:11 AM.Environmentalists are warning companies against going through the proposed fast-track consenting process because of potential reputational damage. Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps have levelled the T20 series with Pakistan after winning the third game in Rawalpindi by 7 wickets. Audio