Morning Report

Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at the EMA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is coming under increased pressure over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, when he appointed the former Labour minister as US… Read more Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

It's unclear when Wellingtonians will be allowed back on some of their favourite beaches as millions of litres of raw sewage continue to pour into the water. Nick James reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Mitch McCann. Audio

Tourists who have been throwing their coins and rubbish into a spring will be helping someone else's wish come true when their loose change is collected this morning. Fish and Game's Adam Daniels… Read more Audio

This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against the yellow-legged hornet? Biosecurity New Zealand… Read more Audio

There's a new social media for bots, where AI posts, upvotes, argues, and occasionally declare themselves divine.Futurist and chief executive at Gorilla Technology, Paul Spain spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Bromley Residents have been left frustrated after a heated meeting with Christchurch City Council officials about the stench coming from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. Bromley resident Georgia… Read more Audio

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

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio