Morning Report for Wednesday 25 September 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.The New Plymouth District Council is under fire for what locals are calling the botched job it's made of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

8:42 AM.Councils in Northland hope the increased tourist tax will ease the burden on ratepayers. Felix Walton has more. Audio

8:38 AM.A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:35 AM.The Queenstown Lakes District Council has hit a setback after the High Court ruled its 2021 Freedom Camping Bylaw invalid. Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive Mike Theelen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 25 September 2024. Audio

8:27 AM.Māori AI and data experts say the technology is primarily based on European-looking individuals and struggles to recognise people of colour, including Māori and Pasifika. Privacy Commissioner Michael… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.The boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes. Labour's deputy… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane concedes he never thought he'd bring up a century of tests. Audio

7:50 AM.Officials have warned the government about business cases for infrastructure projects being so weak they are disconnected from reality. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:46 AM.Members of an underground sect probed by the FBI want to know how a man with a reputation for being a sexual predator was allowed to continue with the group's home meetings. Amy Williams filed this… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.A gas industry body went to an international fossil fuel forum and claimed responsibility for killing off a proposed government ban on connecting new houses to the gas network. Climate Change… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Public Service Minister Nicola Willis may well have directed ministry bosses to tighten-up on working from home arrangements but Auckland Council for one says it's not going to follow suit. Maia Ingoe… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Cracks are showing in the coalition with increasing disagreement around the cabinet table this week playing out publicly. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:28 AM.Christchurch's Port Hill residents are disappointed Fire and Emergency can't say what started the February 14 fires. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

7:23 AM.Foodstuffs says using facial recognition in 25 New World and PAK'nSAVE stores has cut crime. Foodstuffs North Island General Counsel Julian Benefield spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:17 AM.The boss of New Zealand 's biggest bank has come out in favour of a Capital Gains Tax. ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson made the comments in an interview for a new season of the RNZ interview show… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.More than 556 people have been reported killed in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, Israel said it targeted more than a thousand positions being used by Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia militia and… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The White Ferns have suffered their tenth straight T20 loss, with Australia completing a 3-nil series whitewash with victory in the third and final match of their series in Brisbane. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 25 September 2024. Audio

6:48 AM.Central Otago locals are worried a proposed gold mine will devastate the special, and spectacular, natural environment. Tess Brunton reports from Bendigo. Audio

6:43 AM.A survey by employment website Seek says that only 62 percent of New Zealanders consider themselves happy at work. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:19 AM.A taxidermy showdown kicks off on Wednesday in Taupō, where stuffed animals battle it out for the ultimate prize: looking the most alive. New Zealand Taxidermy Association president David Mowbray… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.The Rail and Maritime Union says KiwiRail is planning to cut all train driver roles at its Napier depot, following the shutdown of Winstone Pulp International. Rail and Maritime Union General… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.The White Ferns have suffered a 3-nil series whitewash at the hands of Australia, losing the third and final T20 cricket international in Brisbane by five wickets. Audio