Morning Report

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

'Mind Your Temper' vegan Black Forest Bonbon took out the top award for Supreme Champion and Bonbon Champion at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards. Founder Nel Vicencio spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

The G7 group of wealthy nations are in Italy for a 3-day meeting dominated by calls for more assistance to Ukraine to fight Russia, and more sanctions against Iran. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to… Read more Audio

The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned because of rain. Audio

On today's episode we hear from the education minister Erica Stanford about the proposal to cut 565 jobs at the ministry, we get reaction from Whanau Ora chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on cuts to Oranga… Read more Audio

First-class cricket at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park - a ground once described by cricketing Bible - Wisden - as among the six best venues in the world - could be about to be hit for six. Taranaki… Read more Audio

You won't find any single use coffee cups or public rubbish bins on Aotea these days, and a community recycling centre has been set up to reduce and reuse as much waste as possible. Checkpoint's Luka… Read more Audio

A review from health agency Te Whatu Ora says there could be a shortage of almost 12 thousand residential aged care beds by 2032. Director of Ageing Well, Andy Inder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Market Update for 18 April 2024 Audio

A report from the Office of the Inspectorate shows that prisoners in three Auckland Prison units were unable to leave their cells every day for many months. Lionel Rusia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio