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'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Kiwis lacking in life insurance cover
New research shows Kiwis are covered when it comes to cars, boats and gadgets but don't make the same effort for themselves. Financial Services Council chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Health insurance crunch prompts call for tax break
A third of New Zealanders have health insurance and another 27 percent say they previously had it but no longer do. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 July 2025
In today's episode, Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report; The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island… Audio
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since parking fines hiked
About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio
Is it worth paying a real estate agent to sell your house?
You might pay a real estate agent $30,000 by the time it's all over. So what do you get? Audio
Whanganui has lowest rates rise in New Zealand
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent for the year ahead is the lowest in the country. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since raising parking fines
Auckland Transport's collected almost $19 million in fines since parking penalties went up 70 percent in October last year. AT Head of Transport and Parking Compliance Rick Bidgood spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Orchard could lose $6 million worth of pear trees due to flood
One of the country's largest pear producers says they stand to lose up to $6 million worth of trees if they can't get rid of the deep layer of silt covering their orchards. Echodale Marketing's… Audio
'Real strain': Student nurses, midwives on workload, financial pressure
One midwifery student says over 20 percent of her cohort has either taken a break from the course or dropped out. Audio
'Totally unfair': New Plymouth residents on proposed water charge changes
From 2027 ratepayers will be billed, at least in part, according to volume of water used.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14th July 2025
In today's episode, Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley; The weather and damage haven't just been isolated… Audio
Calls to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees
Funeral directors are calling on councils to curb price rises for burial and cremation fees, ahead of this year's local body elections. Funeral Directors Association chief executive Gillian Boyes… Audio
Taxpayers' Union releases rankings of local councils rate rises
The Taxpayers' Union has released its rates dashboard which ranks local bodies across the country on how much they have increased rates. The Taxpayers' Union local government campaigns manager Sam… Audio
Frances Cook: Is it wise to cut back on insurance?
Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook is back with Jim to discuss making decisions around insurance when money is tight, as well as the latest figures from the… Audio
Nurses vote to go on 24-hour strike, citing safe staffing concerns
Health NZ is offering a 3 percent pay rise over two years, plus two payments of $325.
The Big Sleepout is back
The Sleepout involves people spending a night out in the elements to get a glimpse of life on the streets. Audio
Boutique dairy company saved by last-minute buyer
After 15 years, the business announced it was closing down in May.
Te Pūkenga managers warn MPs about break up of institute
The managers of Te Pūkenga and Nelson's mayor have warned MPs about what will follow the break up of the mega institute. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Buyouts to end in 20 years, panel recommends
Homeowners whose houses are flooded or damaged by weather events should not expect buy-outs in the future, a panel of experts has recommended to the government. An independent reference group set up… Audio
