Morning Report for Tuesday 25 March 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us to discuss changes to the RMA, there are concerns from hospital specialists over plans to outsource procedures to the private sector, an… Read more Audio

8:56 AM."Souvenirs from the Field of Battle", created when Goldie was just 19, was one of the most keenly watch items in a 67-lot auction held by Webb's in Auckland on Monday night. Webb's director of art… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.The deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is one and the chief ombudsman Peter Boshier was another, until a rule forced him to resign. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:44 AM.Wairarapa residents are angry over ongoing disruption to the train line connecting their towns to the capital. Greater Wellington Regional Council deputy chair, and former Featherston mayor, Adrienne… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.The All Whites are off to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating New Caledonia in Auckland on Monday night. Former All White striker Fred de Jong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 25 March 2025. Audio

8:23 AM.The government says it's radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act will stand the test of time but Labour isn't ruling out making more changes in the future. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Hospital specialists are worried about the government's plan to outsource proceedures to the private sector. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists president Dr Katie Ben spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

8:10 AM.Health NZ has apologised after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old woman and admitted to a mental health facility. Autism New Zealand chief executive Dane Dougan spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The All Whites defender Michael Boxall says qualifying for next year's football World Cup alleviates some of the pain of missing out in the past. Audio

7:53 AM.The Prime Minister says his government will put an end to "busy bodies weaponising the Resource Management Act". Cabinet has signed off on the high-level design of a new system, having repealed the… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.Health New Zealand has apologised to a New Plymouth woman who was forced to find the cash to pay for a private ultrasound, after being told she'd have to wait six months under the public system… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.New Zealand will be at next year's FIFA Football World Cup - for the first time in 16 years, after beating New Calednoia 3-nil in Auckland on Monday night. Fallon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:32 AM.China has unveiled a new tool deployed by a drone capable of cutting the most fortified undersea data cable, adding to fears for fibre-optic cables that are the lifeblood of the internet and New… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.The coalition will reach across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on the radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

7:19 AM.Two people remain in a serious condition in hospital after a car left the road and crashed into pedestrians outside Auckland University's engineering school building on Symonds Street. Reporter Finn… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.A senior Northland doctor is frustrated that the Government is spending millions of dollars outsourcing operations to the private sector when he says the public system could have helped many more… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.New Zealand will be represented at next year's FIFA Football World Cup - for the first time in 16 years. Sports reporter Felicity Reid was there when the final whistle blew on the historic moment. Audio

7:06 AM.Relief was the overwhelming emotion for All Whites veteran Michael Boxall as they beat New Caledonia 3-nil last night in Auckland to qualified for the 2026 Football World Cup. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 25 March 2025. Audio

6:50 AM.Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe is in hospital, and his lawyer says his client wants the public to see why. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:42 AM.The government says its replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45 percent. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. 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

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:16 AM.The Environmental Defence Society is warning if the Resource Management Act overhaul loosens the rules, the government will need a watchdog to keep the environment in check. Environmental Defence… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Talks between US and Russian officials on a possible truce in the Ukraine war are under way in Saudi Arabia with a focus on a Black Sea deal. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Morning Report. Audio

6:06 AM.The All Whites have qualified for the Football World Cup for the first time since 2010 thanks to a 3-nil win over New Caledonia last night in Auckland. Audio