Morning Report for Monday 28 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Read more Audio

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

8:49 AM.A West Auckland artist is puzzled as to exactly how thieves stole a huge galvanised steel sculpture from his studio. Artist Chris Moore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:40 AM.There was a rare humpback whale sighting in Wellington Harbour over the weekend, the second time humpback whales have been in the harbour this winter. Whale expert Nadine Bott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 28 July 2025. Audio

8:23 AM.Last week, RNZ reported nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here. Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:15 AM.New numbers show that daily water loss in Wellington City has dropped by around 11 million litres per day - that's four Olympic swimming pools saved every single day. Wellington Water chairperson Nick… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Thousands of overseas-made building products have been approved for use in New Zealand, in a bid to reduce construction costs and help a struggling building industry. Registered Master Builders… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Coach Donna Wilkins says the defensive efforts of the Tactix went a long way in their shock 58-46 win over the defending champion Mystics in last night's ANZ Premiership netball final in Auckland. Audio

7:53 AM.Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:46 AM.The Tactix shocked the defending champion Mystics on Sunday night to win their first ANZ Premiership netball title. Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:42 AM.There is growing discontent in Rotorua about the state of the Ohau channel diversion wall which is meant to protect the pristine waters of Lake Rotoiti. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

7:38 AM.It remains a tough market out there for job seekers, according to the latest data from job-search website SEEK. Seek's country manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:33 AM.The Black Caps defeated South Africa after a thrilling last-over finish in the final of the Twenty20 International Tri-Series in Harare over the weekend. Black Caps coach Rob Walter spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.The Transport Agency has been secretly using cameras in billboards at city intersections to track cars and trucks. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.Teens are skipping classes and schools are blowing their budgets on extra lessons because students' poor literacy leaves them unable to cope with tough new NCEA tests. Education correspondent John… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.A two-month-old baby died following an overdose after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy. Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.A huge first quarter helped the Mainland Tactix to their maiden ANZ Premiership netball title. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 28 July 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.Federated Farmers' latest six-monthly Farm Confidence Survey shows a big lift this year, rebounding from record lows 12 months ago. Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

6:41 AM.From Monday, thousands of overseas building products - including plasterboard, cladding, windows, and external doors - will be easier to access. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:22 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:13 AM.More wild weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, with MetService issuing heavy rain warnings for Tasman, which is still recovering from two devastating storms. MetService Meteorologist… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.The US and EU have just reached a trade deal, after talks between President Trump and the EU president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.The Mainland Tactix claimed their maiden ANZ Premiership netball title with a 58-46 win over the defending champion Northern Mystics in last night's grand final in Auckland. Audio