Morning Report for Thursday 30 May 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, protest convoys take to the streets around the country. We heard from Auckland and Hamilton about their progress, it's budget day so we had a look at what is coming, Smith and… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Protestors started gathering at Whareroa Reserve in Tauranga on Wednesday, and residents report roads are completely blocked by cars. Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is there. He spoke to… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.For those trying to get onto the housing ladder, the promise of a super cheap house could be very tempting. So, how does a dollar sound? Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 30 May 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. Miriam Whelan enjoyed the flagship store as a child and three generations of… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.RNZ has been told a Ministry of Education official admitted the new model for the Government's free school lunch programme is unlikely to be as nutritious as the previous programme. Reporter Ellen… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux was at one of 40 protests planned across the country today in opposition to government policies. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:13 AM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no frills, but people will be happy with what they get. Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.A shake up to the governance structure of New Zealand Rugby, that's been labelled the biggest in the organisation's 130 year history, will be voted on this morning Audio

7:57 AM.Plenty of household names will be mingling with new artists at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre on Thursday for the Aotearoa Music Awards. RNZ's own Jesse Mulligan will be co-hosting the festivities… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. Lady Tureiti Moxon is marching in Hamilton. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.In a couple of hours NZ Rugby is holding what's being described as the most important meeting of its kind in the game's professional history. It will vote on their governance structure, in response to… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.Te Kahui Raraunga - the Data Iwi Leaders Group - want to expand its role in the census, after a successful trial in parts of Northland, Gisborne and the eastern Bay of Plenty. The group's chair Rahui… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.Census data shows Aucklanders are leaving the inner city to settle down on the fringes. Felix Walton reports. Audio

7:33 AM.Compulsory Shakespeare and grammar lessons will feature in the new look secondary school English curriculum. Here's education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio

7:29 AM.Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. On top of Wednesday's shock announcement - a cyber-attack locked all of its… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.Operations are being postponed while junior doctors and nearly 300 Blood Service laboratory workers take industrial action. Its chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:23 AM.Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. RNZ's Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux is at the Hobsonville 'carkoi' - or hikoi on wheels. Audio

7:15 AM.The cleanup is under way in Auckland and parts of the upper North Island after a battering from severe gales last night. Reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Ingrid Audio

7:10 AM.New Zealanders find out this afternoon just how much they'll pocket from the coalition's tax cuts. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:06 AM.Top seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek has come back from the brink to beat Naomi Osaka to reach the third round of the French Open in Paris. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 30 May 2024 Audio

6:43 AM.Junior doctors are starting strike action again today, and on Friday 290 blood service workers are off the job for four hours, with a 24 hour strike planned for June. Audio

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

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

6:17 AM.Engineers are warning that top staff are heading offshore after major infrastructure projects were cancelled or deferred with the change of government. Association of Consulting and Engineering's… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Auckland's flagship department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close early next year, meaning only one more of the annual Christmas treat for kids of all ages. Christmas section worker Sophie… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio