Morning Report

Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is asking people to stay away unless they have life threatening condition, as it struggles to cope with an influx of patients. Health NZ Te Wai Pounamu… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Black Caps believe they've had an ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy and are confident they will be genuine title contenders. Audio

The head of the European Commission says the continent's security is at a turning point, as key European leaders have been meeting to discuss the United States' direct negotiations with Russia over… Read more Audio

Concerns are being raised that a new tourism campaign will just result in a big influx of tourists to Queenstown. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand sport's best and brightest in 2024 will be honoured tonight at the Halberg Awards - in what is considered one of the most competitive ceremonies in recent memory. Stuff senior sports… Read more Audio

The burgeoning private healthcare industry claims its current building boom will take pressure off the public system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown returned to Rarotonga on Monday afternoon promising the agreement with Beijing will be made public "very shortly". RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham is… Read more Audio

There's a call for a Trump taskforce to be set up here to advise the government on any potential policy ambushes. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

If it ain't broke, don't fix it is the attitude the Black Caps are taking into cricket's Champions Trophy. Audio

Business news for 18 February 2025. Audio