Morning Report for Thursday 6 March 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.A new home is being set up for the critically endangered kākāriki karaka - or orange-fronted parakeet - with 34 birds released on the predator-free Anchor Island in Fiordland. Department of… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.A new public health report says the government's response to long covid has been inadequate. Massey University's Centre for Public Health Research Professor John Potter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:44 AM.An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.A first ever halftime show will feature at next year's football World Cup final, in New Jersey. Audio

8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.Land Information New Zealand was a no-show at a meeting to consider the future of a Taranaki daycare centre the government agency last week evicted from a building it had occupied for 44 years… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.Fire and Emergency has worked through the night to monitor a fire at a metal recycling plant in Papakura. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:14 AM.Trade Minister Todd McClay won't rule retaliatory tariffs in or out if the US imposes tariffs on NZ, but also says officials are considering all options for New Zealand's response, if tariffs were to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:55 AM.The Black Caps are through to the Champions Trophy final after dismantling South Africa in Lahore. Twin centuries for Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a mammoth total - 362 for… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Auckland is back in the running to host the America's Cup after the council's event arm confirmed it had entered talks with Cup holders Team New Zealand. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Government minister Simeon Brown appointed a prominent oil and gas lobbyist to an energy savings board against official advice, documents released to RNZ show. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.What would it look like if New Zealand follows the United Kingdom in cutting international aid to boost defence spending in May's Budget? Phil Pennington reports. Audio

7:36 AM.The CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine. The BBC's correspondent in Kyiv James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:24 AM.An economist says Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor is unprecedented and raises questions about confidence in the bank's leadership. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen spoke to… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.The trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations. Globe and Mail journalist Steven Chase spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.The US has imposed 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods except energy generation, which has a 10 percent tariff. In response, Canada has slapped a 25 percent tariff on almost $190 billion worth of… Read more Audio

6:55 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:45 AM.Fire-fighters have contained a blaze at a metal recycling yard in Papakura in Auckland. Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.We're celebrating the Black Caps making the Champions Trophy final, but it's bitter with not much sweet for fans in Pakistan. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The Black Caps have beaten South Africa in their Champions Trophy ODI semi-final in Lahore, and will now play India in the final on Sunday. BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio