Morning Report for Tuesday 19 August 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Awards have been dished out to the country's top restaurants and chefs, at the Cuisine Food Awards. Samoan restaurant "Tala" in Parnell Auckland has achieved a three hat rating. Owner Henry Onesemo… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there. Audio

8:39 AM.Major changes to building regulations were unveiled by the government on Monday. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:32 AM.Sports Chat for 19 August 2025. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 19 August 2025. Audio

8:23 AM.If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:47 AM.An RNZ analysis has identified dozens of climate initiatives repealed, defunded, or delayed. In Depth journalist Kirsty Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:41 AM.New Zealand scientists have carried out what could be the world's largest ever landslide mapping exercise. Earth Sciences New Zealand engineering geologist Chris Massey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:33 AM.Sports Chat for August 19 2025. Audio

7:32 AM.Market Update for 18 August 2025. Audio

7:22 AM.Stats NZ says groceries, especially dairy and meat, drove a 5 percent annual increase, with mince up nearly 20 percent. Cibus Catering managing director Peter Kennet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Leaks, mould, and sewage are some of the issues a Māori school in Christchurch is dealing with almost daily, as it waits for a permanent site a decade after opening. In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.The government says councils have been scared to sign off building consents because they're liable and plans to spread that responsibility so everyone involved in the build will be responsible for the… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:49 AM.Business News for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:40 AM.Large swathes of Europe are experiencing yet another heatwave, with record temperatures and wildfires burning in several countries. Earth Sciences New Zealand forecaster Chris Brandolino spoke to… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.Rural News for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:34 AM.All eyes are on a meeting of some of the world's top leaders - as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets US President Donald Trump in Washington. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.Early Sports Chat for 19 August 2025. Audio

6:13 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.The country's facing a gas crisis, with more and more businesses struggling to access supply, or struggling to afford it. Westpac Industry Economist Paul Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio