Morning Report for Friday 29 August 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:52 AM.A strawberry low fat yoghurt ice cream has been crowned the supreme champion at this year's ice cream and gelato awards. Much Moore Ice Cream's Marcus Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:50 AM.The concrete and shimmering steel curves of New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre will be reflected in music on Saturday. Robin Martin reports. Audio

8:42 AM.The government spent over $10 million to do up the country's bell tower for fallen soldiers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

8:38 AM.Nearly two months after the last of two devastating storms caused widespread damage across the Tasman District - many farmers, growers and landowners are still rebuilding kilometres of fences that… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.A brief update of movements in the markets. Audio

8:26 AM.Sometimes it seems that barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:16 AM.Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell. Audio

8:09 AM.About 200 people filled a hall in Auckland's Mt Eden on Thursday night, furious at plans to allow high-rise apartments and remove 'special character' status for hundreds of villas and bungalows… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.High Jumper Hamish Kerr is in top form a fortnight out from the World Championships in Japan with the New Zealand taking victory at this morning's Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio

7:55 AM.Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

7:50 AM.The country's largest high-country station and reserve is up for lease. Rural reporter Sally Wenley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.Police have made seven arrests in Levin since they put a gang conflict warrant in place, but those behind a spate of shootings in the Horowhenua town are still at large. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Police believe they've captured CCTV footage of Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children, during a burglary in rural Waikato. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:35 AM.A brief update of movements in the markets. Audio

7:28 AM.Parents from a Wellington High School have raised concerns after their children were marked as absent due to last week's teachers' strike. Secondary Principals Association President Louise Anaru spoke… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.A jury has heard a harrowing 111 call made the night of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

7:08 AM.From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music… Read more Audio

7:05 AM.Canterbury High Jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio

6:53 AM.The Commerce Commission has spelt out its priorities for enforcing compeittion and fair trading laws. Audio

6:49 AM.The US Health Department's recent announcement that it is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research sent shockwaves through the scientific world and it also has ripple effects for New Zealand. Ruth… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Bars and bottle stores will face fewer hurdles as the government moves to ease alcohol restrictions. Auckland's Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:34 AM.The country's largest high country station and reserve is up for lease. Audio

6:26 AM.One of the most decorated cyclists in history could be forced into retirement. Audio

6:15 AM.Catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.A major long-term study has followed the lives of babies born with very low birthweight in 1986, tracking their development and health into adulthood. Current lead researcher Dr Sarah Harris spoke to… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.New Zealand's Olympic champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has won the Diamond League finals in Zurich. Audio