Rnz: Morning Report

About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former champion Israel Adesanya says he doesn't plan on retiring despite failing to win back the UFC middleweight title.

Business news for 19 August 2024

The Manawatu township of Pahiatua was drenched with heavy rain over the weekend. Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

News from the rural farming sector.

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

The latest cold snap sweeping the country has caused flooding, closed highways and left some motorists stuck in snow. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya has come up short in his bid to regain the UFC middleweight title.

On today's episode, Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission, Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month, Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December, five arrests have been made over the death of the actor Matthew Perry, and we have our weekly political panel. 

It's Monday/Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Listen to our weekly political panel.

Marine scientists are raising the alarm about changes in microscopic algae living in the waters around New Zealand. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti correspondent Alexa Cook has the story.

Former skipper Sam Cane will return to test rugby tomorrow night as the All Blacks look to get their rugby championship campaign back on track. Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Market Update for 16 August 2024.

Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport. Rachel Perterson is part of the disability community and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to Guyon Espiner.

PM Christopher Luxon has delivered his first official foreign policy speech, delivered at the Lowy Institute, which comes on the eve of meeting with Anthony Albanese. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.