Morning Report for Thursday 3 April 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Scientists have found that miso soup can be made in space in just 30 days but it has a different taste than if it was slowly fermented here on earth. Japanese cuisine specialist chef Yoshi Kaburaki… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.Wellington man Matt Carkeek is trying to save his fellow pie fans from that fate with an app that lets users rate their pies. Carkeek spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

8:45 AM.Canada has vowed to respond with retaliatory tariffs if President Donald Trump slaps additional levies on Canadian goods as part of his "Liberation Day" tariff announcement. Globe and Mail senior… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Auckland has experienced it's driest March for 15 years and there's a warning that mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as soon as June if the rain stays away. Watercare head of water… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.Fighting talk from Liam Lawson's rival, and Ma'a Nonu is back playing in France for Toulon. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.The Black Caps have wrapped up an ODI series victory against Pakistan with a resounding 84-run win in game two in Hamilton. Wicketkeeper Mitch Hay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.Five years after the first stocktake of shonky hospital water pipes and power cables, more than 40 percent of the worst cases have had no remedial work done. Phil Pennington spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

8:16 AM.Health New Zealand has admitted "significant failings" and apologised for the experience of an 11-year-old girl who was restrained and mistaken for a 20-year-old. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.Farmers in the Tasman District say this year's drought is the worst in recent history and they are hoping heavy rain forecast for today might bring much-needed relief. Federated Farmers president… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:55 AM.A soon-to-be butcher from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke's Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week. Rhys Tamanui spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:51 AM.Four children remain in hospital after a crash in South Taranaki yesterday which injured eleven students and two adults. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.Unidentified mental health patients will now be assessed by a medical team to prevent identity mistakes. NZ Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:39 AM.Thursday is "Liberation Day", a day US President Donald Trump describes as "Making America Wealthy Again" through the announcement of a raft of global tariffs. Correspondent in Washington DC Simon… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off on Wednesday at Manukau Sports Bowl, celebrating half a century of Polynesian culture. Grace Fiavaai was there and has this report. Audio

7:24 AM.Just over a quarter of respondents to the RNZ-Reid Research Poll reported feeling safer, while 31.5 percent said no, they didn't. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

7:16 AM.The United States has awoken to what's been dubbed "Liberation Day" and the rest of the world is holding its collective breath. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how… Read more Audio

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

6:51 AM.Te Pāti Māori will hold their own "alternative independent hearing" at Parliament next month, so people can understand "what it is to be Māori and to have tikanga in this place." Political reporter… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Many parts of the country are set for heavy rain in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. MetService… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:09 AM.The European Union is bracing for President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, but says it has a strong plan to retaliate. Correspondent in Brussels Jack Parrock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio