Morning Report for Tuesday 29 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Donald Trump has criticised wind energy during his visit to Scotland. Massey University's Emeritus Professor of Sustainable Energy and Climate Mitigation Ralph Sims spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:46 AM.The National Emergency Management Agency wants people to act fast in a disaster, not wait for official warnings. NEMA's Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.Air New Zealand has unveiled its plan for its new flagship Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport. Air New Zealand customer general manager Alisha Armstrong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

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

8:27 AM.As the government mulls what it's going to do about NCEA level one, a school that ditched it two years ago has no regrets. Westlake Boys' High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:19 AM.Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit card purchases by next May will only drive their prices up because they can't afford to absorb the costs. Karori bookshop… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.World Champion cyclist Ally Wollaston survived a late bunch sprint to claim her maiden podium finish at the women's Tour de France. Audio

7:55 AM.One investment manager says there's growing momentum for New Zealanders to give up their love affair with property. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:51 AM.The trial of the leader of reclusive Christian sect Gloriavale enters its second day at Greymouth District Court on Tuesday. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Builders dealing with astronomical prices for building supplies are keenly waiting to see if the government's intervention will make any difference. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.It's a wet and windy day across the motu, with Auckland, Tasman and the West Coast all under orange heavy rain warnings. Reporters Finn Blackwell and Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:28 AM.Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Under pressure over the cost-of-living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio

7:16 AM.Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.In form New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first ever podium finish at the women's Tour de France. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 29 July 2025. Audio

6:43 AM.The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Heavy rain is hitting Auckland, and the top of the South is copping it again, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Nelson-Tasman. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane. Audio

6:09 AM.US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston finished third on the third stage of the women's Tour de France. Audio