Morning Report

Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms. The scams circulated for funerals of high profile people, such as late Green Party MP Efeso… Read more Audio

A significant strain is being placed on the New Zealand - Cook Islands relationship, over concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near. Cook Islands Prime… Read more Audio

In Auckland there are major delays after two fatal crashes on Auckland's South and South Western motorways.. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Audio

This year's festivities at Waitangi are over - capping off a week filled with crowds, celebration, spectacle and debate. Yesterday there were two separate dawn ceremonies and a colourful waka launch… Read more Audio

The Phoenix captain Scott Wootton is adamant his side should have been granted a penalty during their 1-all draw with the Brisbane Roar yesterday evening in Wellington. Audio

Business news for 7 February 2025 Audio

This January was the hottest ever on record, globally at least, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino spoke with Corin Dann. Audio

From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda… Read more Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio