Morning Report for Friday 21 March 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December, Cardiologist say some… Read more Audio

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

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:42 AM.The Resources and Regional Development Minister will be trying to convince iwi of the benefits of tapping geothermal energy under Māori-owned land, when he meets with around 40 iwi groups at a hui in… Read more Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 21 March 2025 Audio

8:28 AM.A Wellington-based performance trio, Laser Kiwi, has successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller on their tv show. Degge Jarvie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.Tokelau has a new Ulu or head of State and his leadership style couldn't be further from what is playing out on the global stage. Lydia Lewis and Elena Pasilio report. Audio

8:19 AM.AMI Insurance has received almost 700 claims relating to vehicle theft and attempted theft since the start of the year for Auckland alone. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

8:17 AM.The company taking over the country's mobile speed cameras is running tests in the UK on how to catch drunk drivers. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:12 AM.Cardiologist say some patients may die waiting for heart scans. Cardiac Society New Zealand chairperson Martin Stiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry is the International Olympic Committee's new president. Audio

7:53 AM.The All Whites have their best opportunity to qualify for another FIFA World Cup finals when they start the Oceania play-offs in Wellington on Friday night. Sports reporter Barry Guy has more. Audio

7:50 AM.Maritime officials have warned the government it could be in for a $200 million clean-up bill if World War 2 era shipwreck breaks apart in the Hauraki Gulf. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.New Zealanders have given the government a rating of 4.2 out of 10 in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey. IPSOS country manager Carin Hercock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.After using his India trip to tout the importance of security, Christopher Luxon has spent his last day in Mumbai facing questions about defence job cuts at home. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.A series of pre-dawn Israel strikes on Gaza have killed more than 80 Palestinians. The death toll since Israel shattered the ceasefire this week is now at more than 500 people, 200 of which are… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.This year, video platform Youtube, reached its 20th year on the internet. Morning Report producer Troy Matich takes a look back. Audio

7:20 AM.New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Military leaders from 30 countries have met in London to discuss plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:10 AM.Cardiologists say some patients have been on the waiting list for heart scans for so long, their illness has become terminal. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

7:10 AM.China's Ambassador to New Zealand has questioned Prime Minister Christopher Luxon off the back of his trip to India, saying it's not sensible to promote a relationship with one nation if it damages… Read more Audio

6:58 AM.Business news for 21 March 2025 Audio

6:47 AM.Public library leaders are calling on the government to ensure the safety of library staff and users after a recent spate of violent actions involving members of Destiny Church. Public Libraries New… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.The New Zealand Defence Force is proposing to cut about 370 civilian roles. This is part of a major restructure and comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year. Mission Homefront… Read more Audio

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

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:22 AM.A new report shows that sales of New Zealand wine in the US increased in 2024 for the sixteenth year in a row. New Zealand Winegrowers director Fabian Yukich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

6:10 AM.Former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry will be the International Olympic Committee's new president. Audio