Morning Report for Wednesday 21 August 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.How does all this sound - streaky bacon, sliced figs, a heaping of cheese, dill pickle cheesecake whip, toasted walnuts, rocket, McClure's pickles and a generous drizzle of chilli honey, all… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.A small town bird rescue is in disbelief after discovering a massive dead albatross in its patch. Foxton Bird Rescue Manager Aaron Hyam spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:50 AM.The brakes are on the Christ Church Cathedral restoration, following the Government's decision to not front up with cash to meet the project's multi-million-dollar shortfall. Rachel Graham has more. Audio

8:46 AM.Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has been speaking to a meeting of progressive Democrats on the fringes of the party's convention in Chicago. Audio

8:43 AM.More than half of people believe councils need fresh options for funding, a poll has found. Local Government New Zealand president Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:41 AM.Slippery silt and mud is covering Wellington's Cambridge and Kent Terraces near the basin, after a water main burst, flooding the street earlier on Wednesday morning. Reporter Bill Hickman is at the… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Associate energy minister Shane Jones says he is meeting with the electricity authority to ask whether we need an official power conservation campaign. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Tūrangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:57 AM.A medal given to the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in recognition of his Antarctic expeditions has been gifted to Canterbury Museum. Canterbury Museum chairperson David Ayers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:55 AM.One missed appointment is all it takes for job seekers to have their benefits cut in half under the government's so-called tough-love approach. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

7:50 AM.Central Otago Winegrowers are fighting to have their say over a proposed new mine. Spokesperson Donald van der Westhuizen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.The Green party is at a crossroads after former MP Darleen Tana rejected their request to resign. Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:41 AM.Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the news Winstone Pulp International is planning to shut indefinitely is devastating for his district's economy. Kirton spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:25 AM.Day 1 of the DNC saw President Joe Biden make the speech he never wanted to give - his farewell to an over 50-year-long political career. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:22 AM.The Commerce Commission's long awaited report into the banking system has revealed New Zealand's major banks dominate with little competition. ANZ New Zealand Chief Executive Antonia Watson spoke to… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.The Automobile Association says New Zealand's driver licencing system desperately needs changing to stop young people dying behind the wheel. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 21st August 2024 Audio

6:42 AM.Winstone Pulp International is planning to permanently shut down its entire operation because of high wholesale energy prices. First Union delegate and WPI worker Jude Sinai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 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

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

6:22 AM.Once upon a time there were 20 sheep per New Zealander, now the numbers have tumbled to around five per person. Beef and Lamb director Kate Acland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:15 AM.Former Green Party member Darleen Tana is digging in and refusing to resign from Parliament, despite the party leaders' pleas. Independent commentator and former Green MP Gareth Hughes spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.In a continuation of Wellington's water woes, a major water main has burst on Cambridge Terrace in the central city. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio