Morning Report for Friday 7 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:53 AM.RNZ political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's political reporter Lillian Hanley spoke on this week's political panel. Audio

8:40 AM.Italian researchers say it takes 32 minutes to boil the perfect egg without losing any of its nutrients. Researchers boiled over 3-hundred eggs using the "periodic cooking" method - moving the egg… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 7 February 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Former poet laureate and conservationist Brian Turner died this week at the age of 80. He was known for his deep love of nature, his literary achievements, and his activism for the environment… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Government departments in South Korea have followed Australia and Taiwan in blocking the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek. Cyber security company CyberCX has warned the government it should also put… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.A New Zealand study has found more methane is likely entering the atmosphere than previously thought, potentially making it harder to limit global heating. The research uses 33 years of air… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.A stern but caring mentor, a lion, a taniwha and a keen golfer - those are just a few of the words mourners used to describe Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi at her tangi at Gisborne's Te Poho-o-Rawiri… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.When National's Maori Development Minister stood to speak at Waitangi on Wednesday - he was met with protest. Normally, speaking on the paepae on behalf of the party would be the role of the Prime… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Joe Schmidt will end his tenure as Wallabies coach after the Rugby Championship, dashing Australia's hopes that the New Zealander would stay on for the 2027 World Cup. Audio

7:56 AM.It would be hard to imagine the famous Coast to Coast adventure race without Elina Ussher on the start line. The four time Longest Day winner will be lining up on Kumara Beach early tomorrow morning… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.Some residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island are worried 'digital nomads' could invade their island paradise under the Government's new rules. One advocate says the island is already facing a housing… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.A massive blaze yesterday gutted the historic 110-year-old Roxburgh Town Hall, home to one of the world's longest-operating cinemas. Roxburgh community leader, Sally Feinerman, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio

7:42 AM.Does Donald Trump's presidency mean it's 'time-up" for the world's most powerful and far reaching spy group, Five Eyes? New Zealand needs to start asking that question, say experts, since it is the… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.The Trump administration is scrambling to downplay comments made by the President about his intention for the US to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Despite the walk back, Donald Trump has doubled down on… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms. The scams circulated for funerals of high profile people, such as late Green Party MP Efeso… Read more Audio

7:21 AM.A significant strain is being placed on the New Zealand - Cook Islands relationship, over concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near. Cook Islands Prime… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.In Auckland there are major delays after two fatal crashes on Auckland's South and South Western motorways.. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:16 AM.Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Audio

7:10 AM.This year's festivities at Waitangi are over - capping off a week filled with crowds, celebration, spectacle and debate. Yesterday there were two separate dawn ceremonies and a colourful waka launch… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Phoenix captain Scott Wootton is adamant his side should have been granted a penalty during their 1-all draw with the Brisbane Roar yesterday evening in Wellington. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 7 February 2025 Audio

6:48 AM.This January was the hottest ever on record, globally at least, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino spoke with Corin Dann. Audio

6:44 AM.From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda… Read more Audio

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

6:24 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.A new report from the Nurses Organisation is calling on Te Whatu Ora to support culturally safe staffing ratios. NZ Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:10 AM.Donald Trump has doubled-down on his plan to "take over" Gaza, despite attempts by his administration to walk back some of the President's comments. Following a visit to the White House by Israeli… Read more Audio