Morning Report for Monday 3 March 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European leaders at a summit in London - for security talks, an incredible exchange between Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump… Read more Audio

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

8:54 AM.More than 1400 Toyota Hilux utes gathered at a farm in Kingston Otago on Sunday in an attempt to break the world record for most Hiluxes in one place. GWD Toyota Queenstown branch manager Tim Duggan… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand is calling the fiery Trump-Zelensky press conference on Friday a "big shock" and is warning Ukraine won't survive without US support. Ambassador Vasyl… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.The New Zealand Open tournament also doubled as a pro-am, mixing teams of professionals, hunting the Open trophy, with amateur golfers like sporting stars, businessmen, or Hollywood actors. Michael… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.The Manu World Champs wrapped up in Auckland on Sunday with eight winners crowned across the kid, youth and adult divisions. Male freestyle division winner William Fraser spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 3 March 2025. Audio

8:22 AM.China has been accused of being provocative by sending warships into the Tasman Sea - but New Zealand plays a part in United States moves that provoke Beijing. Phil Pennington spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:16 AM.An Auckland high school principal says it will be a disaster if the government does not stop its new NCEA reading, writing and maths tests. Papakura High School principal Simon Craggs spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Dame Lydia Ko says she "kept things as simple as possible" as she claimed her 23rd LPGA golf title, the World Women's Championship in Singapore. Audio

7:56 AM.If you were listening on Friday you would have heard about the inaugural Only Fools and Horses race taking place in the Maniototo at the weekend. And guess what the horses won. Winning rider Rider… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.The town of Wairoa could lose out on a $70 million government fund for flood protection if it can't decide on a solution before the end of this month. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

7:48 AM.The Oscars ceremony is just around the corner, promising a night of glitz, emotion, and a twist or two. Hollywood correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:43 AM.After five gruelling days of kapa haka in New Plymouth Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue have been crowned the champions of Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai has this report. Audio

7:39 AM.An oil and gas lobbyist was appointed to the board of the country's main energy-saving agency, despite having said the agency's clean energy grants were harming the fossil fuel industry. Climate… Read more Audio

7:32 AM.A new survey shows four out of five healthcare workers say the government's cuts and restructuring over the last year have damaged health services. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.An investigation is under way into the death of a man after he was tasered and pepper sprayed by police after a car chase that ended in Orere Point in rural Auckland. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Principals from the country's poorest communities have united to call for an end to new NCEA reading, writing and maths tests. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:18 AM.An incredible exchange between Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance took place in the White House's Oval Office. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:09 AM.The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European leaders at a summit in London - for security talks. Europe correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.Dame Lydia Ko has claimed what is described as 'Asia's Major". Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 3 March 2025. Audio

6:50 AM.It's that time of year again, March madness has descended upon Auckland, sending motorists in the super city into a tailspin. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

6:45 AM.Labour's health spokesperson says the government's decision to cut jobs and freeze recruitment of health care workers is hurting frontline services and harming patients. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke… Read more Audio

6:38 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

6:22 AM.The number of houses for sale in New Zealand is at a 10-year high with more than 35,000 properties available nationwide. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:18 AM.The Oscars are just hours away, and it's shaping up to be a night full of glamour, heartfelt speeches, and maybe a few surprises. Film critic and Awards commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.European leaders have met to discuss a path to peace in the war between Ukraine and Russia. BBC Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps have been beaten by India by 44 runs in their final group game of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. Audio