Morning Report for Tuesday 4 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Kuini Nga wai hono I te po - the Māori queen - is expected to attend Waitangi celebrations on Tuesday supported by a contingent of the Kiingitanga movement. RNZ Māori news editor Taiha Molyneux spoke… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.New Zealand helicopter crews have received an international award for their work during Cyclone Gabrielle. No.3 Squadron's Commanding Officer - Wing Commander Officer Chris Ross spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Bed Bath and Beyond has been fined $230,000 after selling children's pyjamas and hot water bottles without adequate safety warning labels. Commerce Commission general manager of competition, fair… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.The mayors of Wellington's four cities say they've got a lot to get through before local body elections in October. Nick James caught each of them. Audio

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

8:32 AM.Market Update for 4 February 2025. Audio

8:24 AM.The government has released new guidelines for the safe use of AI in the public sector. Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:18 AM.We've seen a number of headlines in recent weeks about New Zealand's economic performance being at the bottom of the table when it comes to international comparisons. But why has NZ fared so badly… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps believe their past successes in Pakistan will have little bearing on their upcoming tournaments in the country and they expect some large crowds will make things difficult for the… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday. Christopher Luxon announced in December he wouldn't be heading to Waitangi for this year's… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.The Prime Minister has confirmed he will head south to attend Waitangi Day commemorations at Ōnuku Marae, near Akaroa - having previously announced he won't spend the national day in Waitangi. Ōnuku… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.European leaders are warning of retaliation if President Trump delivers on his threat to expand US tariffs to include the EU. The BBC's Frank Gardiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:33 AM.The Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners. Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.

7:27 AM.Around 200,000 hectares of land at the head of Lake Wakatipu has just been certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

7:18 AM.Iwi leaders have been laying out their goals for the year at Te Tii Marae as part of Waitangi commemorations, where they say Kotahitanga, or unity, has been high on the agenda. Ngāti Kahungunu iwi… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president says it's a relief Tim Jago has finally been named. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:06 AM.Rugby Australia is reportedly set to get a financial boost by signing a five-year extension to its broadcast rights agreement with Nine Entertainment, worth $232 million. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 4 February 2025. Audio

6:47 AM.Consumer NZ says it's crucial that the Commerce Commission continues to take action against safety standards breaches. Chief Executive of Consumer NZ Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:41 AM.Eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has returned to politics. Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:06 AM.The Red Bull Formula One team has named Sergio Perez's former performance engineer, Richard Wood, as the new race engineer for Liam Lawson for 2025. Audio