Morning Report for Wednesday 27 November 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.A painting by Charles Frederick Goldie sold for just over $3.7 million at auction on Tuesday night. International Art Centre director Richard Thomson spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:51 AM.The Golden Mile project emphasises space for bikes and pedestrians. Cycling advocate Patrick Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:47 AM.The controversial "Golden Mile" project has again been given the go ahead by Wellington councillors after its latest meeting on budget cuts. Local bar owner Jeremy Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.The government will be launching its Getting to Smokefree 2025 action plan on Wednesday. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 27 November 2024. Audio

8:24 AM.Westpac is warning younger New Zealanders they're more likely to end up with a "spending hangover" if they don't shop wisely in Black Friday weekend sales. Westpac's financial wellbeing programme… Read more Audio

8:18 AM.The Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.The Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Australia's National Basketball League has banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their roles in a courtside scuffle with Adelaide players during the 36ers loss in Melbourne… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.The Housing Minister has announced changes making it easier for Community Housing Providers to access finance to build more homes. Community Housing Aotearoa chief executive Paul Gilberd spoke to… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Israel's security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.Donald Trump says he will put tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico, and China on his first day back in office. Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail in Canada Steven Chase spoke… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Economists from both ends of the political spectrum have come out with scathing reviews of the government's economic management in recent days. Economist Robert MacCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:27 AM.A new production of the Twelfth Night re-imagines the Bard's romantic comedy, swapping the Balkans for the University of Otago during the early 1980s and it includes the "Dunedin Sound". Reporter Tess… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants to show the government they have nothing to worry after the council voted on its amended long-term plan. Whanau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:14 AM.A retired medical specialist is calling the government's investment in more senior doctors and nurses a "band-aid" on a broken system. Former intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital Dr David… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.China has warned New Zealand that joining Aukus could shatter trust between the countries and signalled that joining the military alliance with Australia the UK and the US would have economic… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Australia's National Basketball League has banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their roles in a courtside scuffle with Adelaide players in the fourth quarter of the 36ers loss… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 27 November 2024. Audio

6:47 AM.Nurses say the newly announced funding for specialist nurses and senior doctors shows the government has no vision to fix the broken health system. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says the late Nikki Kaye was a fierce, hardworking and wonderful friend and MP. Audio

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

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

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

6:14 AM.Israel has carried out a barrage of strikes on Beirut, just hours before its security cabinet met to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Beirut correspondent Amelie David spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of the Mount Erebus tragedy, when Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed on Antarctica, killing all 257 people onboard. RSA acting chief executive Andrew Brown spoke… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Australia's National Basketball League has banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their roles in a courtside scuffle with Adelaide players in the fourth quarter of the 36ers loss… Read more Audio