Morning Report

Business news for 11 December 2024 Audio

The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio

The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand… 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

Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z has accused the lawyer behind joint rape allegations with Sean "Diddy" Combs of trying to "extort exorbitant sums". US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

There are signs daily life is gradually returning to normal in the Syrian capital, Damascus, after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spoke to… Read more Audio

On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Read more Audio

An influx of dog attacks has canine experts warning kiwis to learn the basics of dog safety. The Dog Safe Workplace founder and director Jo Clough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Refugees have turned out in force for a police recruitment drive. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

As banks reduce their ATM networks, they are being replaced by private providers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio