Morning Report for Friday 4 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, eleven-hundred households in Golden Bay lost Fibre connection on Thursday night, cutting access to 111 calls, mobile and internet services, while the area was under a state of… Read more Audio

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

8:48 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:43 AM.In the heart of the Western Pacific ocean, the island nation of Palau, with vibrant reefs and an eco conscious spirit, is hosting the Pacific Mini Games. Coco Lance is there. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 4 July 2025. Audio

8:27 AM.The All Blacks face off against France in Dunedin tomorrow night, for their first test of the year. Dunedin Venues chief executive Paul Doorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:25 AM.The first All Blacks team has been named for the year, with four debutants, a new midfield, a new loose forward combination and a return to the wing for a star player among the topics being discussed… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.Nominations for local elections officially open today, but Auckland Council is worried fewer people than usual are expressing an interest in running in Tamaki Makaurau. RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.People at the top of the south are relieved the worst of yesterday's weather passed them by but many are weary as they look ahead to a lengthy clean up. Adam Burns filed this report. Audio

8:11 AM.Taranaki hit with flash floods, slips, popped manholes and sewage flows as the region was pummelled by thunderstorms. New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has picked a new look loose forward trio for the opening test against France as he seeks to find the best combination. Audio

7:54 AM.Returning to the NRLW after a five-year hiatus, the Warriors will face defending champions Sydney Roosters on Sunday. Jonty Dine has the story. Audio

7:50 AM.A programme to try to get people off meth and away from crime has been launched in Porirua as part of a multi-million dollar government drive. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

7:48 AM.A New Zealand woman and a British tourist have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia. A Facebook post names the Kiwi as 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor The Guardian's Rachel… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The government's turning to locals to help steer the build of the beleagured Dunedin Hospital, but they won't be giving advice on design, care or money. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.Makeshift shelters of cardboard and blankets, some propped up with road cones, are dotted along the street near Auckland City Mission, which is struggling to support an increase in rough sleepers. Amy… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.Nurses are slamming their latest pay offer as a massive backward step. Health New Zealand says its new deal has a higher percentage pay increase than the earlier one, and lump sum payments this year… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Nurses are slamming their latest pay offer as a massive backward step. Nurses Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:16 AM.After a network outage in Golden Bay, the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum says the outage shows a more resilient emergency call system is needed. Chief Executive Paul Brislen spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Golden Bay Fibre outage was caused by a slip, and killed mobile phone service and the internet in large parts of the area. Civil Defence group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.French coach Fabien Galthie has picked 8 debutants, including 5 in the starting side, in his squad for tomorrow night's Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 4 July 2025. Audio

6:46 AM.Heavy rain is still falling in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, as the tail-end of a storm system moves to the east. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell joins Ingrid. Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.Democrats significantly delayed the passing of US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' by deliberately debating it for hours in the House. POLITICO Legal Affairs Correspondent, Josh Gerstein… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.Heavy rain is still falling in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, as the tail-end of a storm system moves to the east. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.French coach Fabien Galthie has picked 8 debutants in his 23 player squad for tomorrow night's Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin. Audio