Morning Report for Wednesday 22 January 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, in one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.Despite being important pollinators in the ecosystem, not much is known about New Zealand's native solitary bee population. Lead author of the study Zhuali Lim spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:53 AM.Mystery and intrigue is rippling through a Lower Hutt community where, over the past week, random letterboxes have been stuffed with literature - much of it, 80s erotic fiction. Lauren Crimp has been… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Kiwi footballer Chris Wood has been making a splash in the English Premier League, with 14 goals this season helping his Nottingham Forest side to third in the standings. Forest Focus podcast host… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.The country's newest Great Walk has achieved international status, with locals saying it's already a boon to sleepy towns. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

8:37 AM.Novak Djokovic battled injury to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter finals last night, keeping alive his bid to reach a record 25 grand slam titles. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley… Read more Audio

8:30 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Ben Strang. Audio

8:25 AM.The opening day of Prince Harry's damages battle against the owners of The Sun newspaper has been delayed as the two sides discuss a possible settlement. UK correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Nelson's mayor Nick Smith in extending an invitation to the incoming US ambassador to visit Nelson and learn who really first split the atom. Smith spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

8:15 AM.Retailers are hoping the new Economic Growth portfolio and its Minister, Nicola Willis - who we heard from earlier in the programme - will mean good news for the struggling sector. Reporter Lucy Xia… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The National Party caucus retreat kicks off on Wednesday, fresh off the heels of the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:57 AM.A kiwi which was part of a project that brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough. Project lead Paul Ward spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:49 AM.An Auckland woman, Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, remains in serious condition in hospital in Brisbane after being set on fire. ABC reporter Arianna Levy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:43 AM.In one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said was aimed at "restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship". New York Law School… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.After a chilly start to summer for many parts of the country, Wellingtonians are happy to be graced with some sunshine. Reporter Mary Argue has the story. Audio

7:25 AM.Inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Willis spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:17 AM.Inflation is likely to have ended 2024 close to the sweet spot of 2 percent as domestic price increases slowing down. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:08 AM.Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S Capitol four years ago have started leaving prison after the president pardoned 1500 defendants hours after he took office. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Read more Audio