Morning Report for Tuesday 3 June 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Tuesday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:48 AM.Two New Zealand high school students have been victorious at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Ohio. Year 13 student Jesse Rumball-Smith and year 11 student Isabelle Aduna… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.A second round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without a major breakthrough, and only an agreement between the warring sides to swap more prisoners of war. The BBC's James… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Up to 400 people marched down Kaikohe's main street yesterday to pay tribute to the short life of a three-year-old girl. One of the organisers, Mutunga Rameka, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 3 June 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.Over 25 international climate change scientists have written an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, calling out the Government for "ignoring scientific evidence" and urging it to "deliver… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has broken a long period of silence in the media, as she promotes her memoir " A Different Kind Of Power". She's given an extended interview with RNZ's Jesse… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:53 AM.The government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Motorcyclists in Wellington are staging a sit in in Central Wellington on Tuesday morning to protest against newly imposed parking fees. Protest organiser Lucy Morris spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:49 AM.An aviary at the Pūkaha - Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre has had its doors removed in a stoush over an unpaid bill for almost a quarter of a million dollars. Pūkaha board co-chair Mavis Mullins… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Healthcare professionals are warning daily smoking rates are plateauing rather than falling and they blame the ditching of effective anti-smoking measures. Dr Stuart Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:39 AM.Younger New Zealand women are now being diagnosed with a cancer that previously struck after menopause. University of Auckland Researcher Cherie Blenkiron spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.Universities face an uncertain future as they contemplate yet another year in which funding fails to keep pace with rising costs. Here's our education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio

7:26 AM.The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority says there are some energy-saving things that you can do that could help cut your bills, without denting your lifestyle too much. Money correspondent… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.An error on a government website wrongly raised the hopes of dozens of families who thought they'd been selected to apply for visas for parents to live here. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:16 AM.The man who a coroner says likely inflicted injuries that killed a four-year-old boy insists he was not responsible. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:10 AM.The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:07 AM.Three-times champion Novak Djokovic breezed past Britain's Cameron Norrie and into the French Open quarter-finals, joining Rafael Nadal as the second man to win 100 matches at Roland Garros. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 3 June 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.The UN is calling for an investigation after a deadly incident near an aid centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:44 AM.Changes are looming for New Zealand's workplace safety watchdog. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:22 AM.Families of dying children are crushed after yet another Budget has failed to deliver hoped-for funding for paediatric palliative care services. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

6:20 AM.Forecasters are predicting a warm winter with temperatures expected to be above average across the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:05 AM.Three-times champion Novak Djokovic roared into the French Open quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to join Rafael Nadal as the second man to win 100 matches at the… Read more Audio