Morning Report

Bird-watchers can keep an eye on critically endangered kakapo from the comfort of the couch via a 24/7 webcam, live and direct from remote Whenua Hou or Codfish Island, near Stewart Island. Keiller… Read more Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out, with a new poll showing the electorate divided on his post-election options. Acting… Read more Audio

How do you get the best deal to keep your power bill down. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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

NZ Post is removing 142 partner stores nationwide, including the only post shop in Te Kauwhata, which will close by the end of the year. The loss will hit the small Waikato town hard, particularly… Read more Audio

Almost a third of Auckland's recycling now ends up in landfill - with the council bringing in AI to help sort through bins. Auckland Council Waste Solutions General Manager, Justine Haves poke to… Read more Audio

Bar managers say they're stepping up security after a series of armed robberies in the Hutt Valley. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

The government has announced a financial support package for regions hard hit by last week's weather event.Otetao Reti Marae's Civil Defence lead Paora Glassie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

The panel of scientists behind the Doomsday Clock has announced it has ticked one-second closer to the destruction of humanity. Dr Steve Fetter is a professor of public policy at the University of… Read more Audio

Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio