Morning Report for Wednesday 26 February 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears. Golden Shears President Trish Stevens spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:41 AM.It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Auckland Council's Compliance… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.The Hamilton city council is wrestling with what to do about people showering in a central city fountain. Councillor Geoff Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 25 February 2025 Audio

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

8:29 AM.The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to announce increased citizen's arrest powers on Wednesday afternoon. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:23 AM.Elon Musk may be back tracking slightly over threats to justify employment or be fired, saying that the message "was basically a check to see if the employee had a pulse and was capable of replying to… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:57 AM.Tairāwhiti Gisborne is launching a "first-of-its-kind" tourism campaign to attract remote workers under the new visa changes. Trust Tairāwhiti chief executive Doug Jones spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:55 AM.The second day of Te Matatini kapa haka festival on Wednesday sees three powerhouse groups from Auckland go head-to-head. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai is at the Bowl of Brooklands in New… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Australian aviation officials only found out about a Chinese "live fire" drill in the Tasman after a commercial pilot picked up warnings mid-flight on an emergency radio frequency. Mike Fransham, a… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Power company Mercury says it expects residential power prices to rise by an average of almost ten percent from April. Consumer NZ's head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:42 AM.It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Finn Blackwell went on patrol with… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:29 AM.The head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here. Kyle Brewerton spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by a prominent artist has battled for years to have one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

7:22 AM.The Royal College of GPs says a warning letter from a Wellington law firm is an attempt to intimidate doctors who practise gender affirming care including prescribing puberty blockers. Bill Hickman… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.The Prime Minister has arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, along with a business delegation of food, beverage, and education heavy hitters. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Hanoi. Audio

7:07 AM.On Wednesday evening Winston Peters will be seeking answers from his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, about the Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea and the controversial agreement signed with the Cook… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 25 February 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.A new tool created using AI could help forecast volcanic eruptions around the world. University of Canterbury associate professor David Dempsey spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

6:40 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

6:19 AM.Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford says the exterior of his Henderson electorate office was deliberately strewn with rubbish after he called for Destiny church to be struck off the charities register. Twyford… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.The EU has offered Ukraine its own deal on the country's natural resources, describing it as "mutually beneficial" and a "win-win partnership". Correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio