Morning Report

On Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits. Finance Minister… Read more Audio

Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A report from the Electricity Authority's revels Northland's massive power outage in June could have been avoided. Transpower Executive General Manager of Grid Delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Corin Dann.

The Associate Energy Minister wants heads to roll after a report into the Northland power outage found it was entirely avoidable. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

Residents are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed with smoke billowing from the fire on Colombo Street. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Morning Report. Audio

As part of Inland Revenue's consultation on the future of the tax system, it's asking questions about what we should be taxing - including capital gains. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

Coach Gary Stead hopes strike bowler Will O'Rourke can be incisive again in the second test against Sri Lanka starting in Galle this afternoon. Audio

Business news for 26 September 2024 Audio

Israel says it's considering a ground invasion of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say Israel has significantly stepped up its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching hundreds of… Read more Audio

The government has attacked ANZ's boss for saying she supports a capital gains tax. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio