Morning Report for Wednesday 8 May 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pāti Māori MP… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Critically endangered short-tailed bats have been recorded in the Wellington region for the first time in more than seven years. Auckland Council Senior Conservation Adviser, and bat advocate, Ben… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.Communities at risk from climate change hazards say a national plan for how to move them out of harm's way is long overdue. Kate Newton reports. Audio

8:47 AM.A popular payment method used by some big organisations may be putting customers at financial risk. Consumer investigative writer Ruairí O'Shea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:44 AM.One person has died following a house fire at the Burnham military camp in Canterbury. Reporter Anna Sargant spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:40 AM.RNZ understands the man sought after the fatal Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in the Central North Island. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 8 May 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.A public service union leader says staff at one government organisation are constantly on edge because of their employer's approach to redundancy. Public Service Association's assistant secretary… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.A court in Whangarei has heard harrowing evidence from survivors of the fishing boat Enchanter which capsized in horrendous weather resulting in five deaths. Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.Over at Parliament, the last seven days have been peppered with calls of bad behaviour in the House. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Ferns coaching staff know they may lose some players to rugby league but have plans to stop an exodus. Audio

7:55 AM.Malmo in Sweden is playing host this year after taking out the top prize in 2023, with the song contest promising lots of drama onstage, as well as protests in the streets. Eurovision Journalist… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised - with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

7:30 AM.Genesis Energy has announced on Wednesday morning it will resume importing coal, with gas supply falling faster than projected. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:22 AM.A Te Pāti Māori MP is facing backlash across the political spectrum for using inflammatory language in the House. MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.Frustration is growing with the Department of Internal Affairs over long wait times for passports and citizenship applications. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:10 AM.The Auditor General yesterday released his inquiry into errors with the final result of last year's general election. Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori will line up in the PGA Championship next week after receiving a special invite. Audio

6:57 AM.Business news for 8 May 2024. Audio

6:52 AM.The Maritime Union says a signed agreement keeping the Port of Auckland in council ownership is a victory for the people of the city and for transparency. The Maritime Union's Auckland secretary Grant… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pati Maori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

6:44 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:19 AM.MP Julie Anne Genter is making her first public appearance after a heated altercation with National MP Matt Doocey last week. Genter is attending the Chatham Islands Stakeholder Forum, as the region… Read more Audio