Morning Report for Monday 20 May 2024

12:45 PM.Wellington Water says the region saved more than 400 million litres of water this summer thanks to the effort of locals. Wellington Water director of regulatory services Charles Barker spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Local scientists have found evidence that large earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity. Victoria University seismologist and one of the co-authors of the study Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp spoke to… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:53 AM.Rugby legend Sid Going's funeral will be held on Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the far north town of Maromaku. Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:51 AM.This weekend marked the eightieth anniversary of what many military historians believe to have been one of the bloodiest campaigns fought by New Zealanders in world war two. Military historian Glyn… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.The Government is under pressure to show how it will meet its climate targets after scrapping a decarbonisation scheme it decried as corporate welfare. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The convenience of PayWave really took off during the pandemic restrictions and has become the preferred way of payment for a large amount of New Zealanders. Leonard Powell went out with his… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 20 May 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.The Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is putting his sports hat in the ring to become Tauranga's next mayor. Drysdale spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:19 AM.The Greens this weekend sought to put their scandals behind them, with a focus instead on a government they describe as cynical and cruel. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:14 AM.A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has gone down in the mountainous north of the country. Otago University international… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.French authorities in New Caledonia say they've regained control of the road between Noumea and the international airport, but the Tontouta international airport remains closed. New Zealander Mike… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The injury hit Warriors snapped a four game losing streak and celebrated wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's 200th NRL game with an upset 22-20 win over the defending champion Panthers in Brisbane last… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.The great former All Black Sid Going will be farewelled today in the far north town of Maromaku. Dean Bedford looks back at his life. Audio

7:49 AM.After a four-game losing streak the Warriors won against three-time defending champions the Penrith Panthers 22-20. Former Kiwis and Warriors player and current analyst for Sky Sport Adam Blair spoke… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Christchurch City Missioner Corinne Haines says this month's cold snap will be tough for the city's homeless population. Haines spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:41 AM.Oranga Tamariki is poised to wipe out an entire unit that looks after critical records for children in state care, under the government's public sector cuts. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.The Greens have sought to put their scandals behind them with a rallying cry to supporters - telling them they are bigger than the politicians. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio

7:29 AM.The Wellington Phoenix season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night, beaten 2-1 by Melbourne Victory to miss out on a first ever A-League grand final appearance. Barry Guy reports. Audio

7:17 AM.The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

7:10 AM.Hundreds of armed French police have used non-lethal grenades and tanks to clear the protesters and roadblocks cutting off access between New Caledonia's airport and main city Noumea. New Caledonia La… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 20 May 2024 Audio

6:42 AM.Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin… 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

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.The Wellington Phoenix are fully into preparation for next season after this season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night. Phoenix General Manager David Dome spoke to Barry Guy. Audio

6:07 AM.The Warriors have broken a four-game losing streak with a 22-20 win over three-time defending NRL champions Penrith in Brisbane. Audio