Morning Report for Monday 19 August 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins us, Dr… Read more Audio

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

8:50 AM.A unique pair of undies from the documentary series Orangutan Island is being auctioned off to raise money for charity. Borneo Orangutan Survival NZ chief executive Kerin Welford spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.A new report is calling on the government to combat the growing perception of corruption in politics. Author Phillippa Yasbek spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:42 AM.Photography fans and stargazers are in for a show this week. A "blue" supermoon will light up the sky across the world, with New Zealanders able to see it if our skies stay clear of clouds. Astronomy… Read more Audio

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

8:25 AM.The new Human Rights Commissioner is defending his appointment after he posted pro-Israel views on Facebook and was once investigated for making a comment about the "trans agenda". Dr Stephen Rainbow… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Police have described a gathering of boy racers near Hamilton over the weekend as 'hostile and violent'. Hamilton Councillor Maxine Van Oosten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:18 AM.Market Update for 19 August 2024 Audio

8:10 AM.The Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads. Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand MMA star Israel Adesanya has quashed suggestions he will retire after falling short in his bid to regain the UFC middleweight title fight. Audio

7:52 AM.New research says Artificial Intelligence could see music creators' revenues drop up to 23 percent by 2028 - risking over $500 million in losses across New Zealand and Australia. APRA head of… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.A cyclone-hit village in Hawke's Bay is struggling to get mental health support for its tamariki, with requests for a social worker being repeatedly turned down or ignored. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

7:45 AM.The All Blacks' Eden Park record remains intact after they crushed Argentina 42-10 on Saturday night in Auckland to bounce back from the shock loss in Wellington. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Dairy giant Fonterra has been accused of greenwashing in an effort to win favour with the global food behemoth, Nestle. Farah Hancock reports. Audio

7:29 AM.A new report has found workers in New Zealand are much more likely to die on the job here than in Australia. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:26 AM.Distressed breast cancer patients are waiting years for delayed reconstruction surgery following mastectomy because of big demand for acute care at public hospitals. Jean Edwards reports. Audio

7:17 AM.Political leaders are descending on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia - the heart of the Kīngitanga - for the first time since the Coalition Government was formed, but there's one notable absence… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.Former champion Israel Adesanya says he doesn't plan on retiring despite failing to win back the UFC middleweight title. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 19 August 2024 Audio

6:46 AM.The Manawatu township of Pahiatua was drenched with heavy rain over the weekend. Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:41 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

6:28 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:09 AM.The latest cold snap sweeping the country has caused flooding, closed highways and left some motorists stuck in snow. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya has come up short in his bid to regain the UFC middleweight title. Audio