Morning Report for Tuesday 2 July 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear, state housing advocates believe more people will be… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Times are tough in the hospitality sector, but in South Taranaki one start-up eatery is bucking the trend. The Patea Hangi shop opened recently, offering a selection of kai Maori alongside more… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Youth advocates continue to challenge Police Minister Mark Mitchell's defence of boot camps. The youth organisation Ara Taiohi says the minister is backing a solution for youth crime that doesn't… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.More consumers are falling behind on their mortgage and credit card payments as arrears climb higher. The latest report from Centrix shows 470,000 people were behind on their payments in May which… Read more Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 2 July 2024 Audio

8:31 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:27 AM.New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has caused an almighty upset at Wimbledon, beating the number 8 seed Qinwen Zheng in her first round match. Sun, who was born in Te Anau, only switched allegience to… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Canterbury police say illegal street racing turning violent or resulting in death was the reason for their crack down at the weekend. Officers in the region gave out almost 450 driving infringement… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.The health sector is reporting frustration and exhaustion at unchanging mortality rates for babies and mothers. In the 16th perinatal and maternal mortality review the authors ask why their previous… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.State housing advocates believe more people will become homeless, living on the street and in garages, as a result of the government's neutering of Kainga Ora. Five board members are going, and the… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Black Ferns great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has announced she'll retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. The two-time World Cup winner and Tokyo Olympic sevens gold medallist will… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Public housing agency Kainga Ora's woes seem set to continue with chief executive Andrew McKenzie stepping down over the government's overhaul. Prime Minister Christoper Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:42 AM.France is now preparing for the second round of voting in its general election - to take place this upcoming weekend. The far-right Nationa Rally Party made gains in the first round, winning 33.4% of… Read more Audio

7:32 AM.The family of an Auckland couple ordered to leave New Zealand for overstaying their visas are in turmoil this morning.

Loasi Latu and her husband have lived in New Zealand for decades, but have… Read more Audio

7:29 AM.There's just three days to go until the UK's general election. Polls are showing a potentially grim outcome for Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, but he told the BBC it's "not over until it's over"… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.The U-S Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took as president. In a six-to-three decision, the court determined that presidents… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.State housing provider and developer Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board, as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear. The chief executive, Andrew McKenzie… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Thousands of patients at a Lower Hutt clinic have been told they can't have face-to-face appointments for now after most of its doctors and nurses resigned. Desperate patients from High Street Health… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The biggest upset on the opening day of Wimbledon has been pulled off by a New Zealander - with Lulu Sun stunning the eighth seed Qinwen Zheng. Audio

6:54 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:45 AM.Snow is expected on several South Island passes and the Desert Road today. And predicted high swells mean some Cook Strait ferry crossings have been cancelled. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:19 AM.Bolivia's president is facing accusations that he plotted a coup attempt against himself to boost his popularity. The attempt, which took place last week, lasted just three hours - during which time… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a Category 4 storm, the strongest known hurricane to ever pass through the region. The storm has triggered… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.A dumping of snow has lifted spirits in the South Island at Cardrona and Treble Cone. The skifield's general manager, Laura Hedley says it will give a solid base to build the rest of the season on… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The storm has triggered power outages, flooded streets and ushered in storm… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.New Zealand's Lulu Sun has pulled off the biggest win of her career by beating Chinese world number eight Qinwen Zheng in the first round at Wimbledon. Audio