Morning Report

Ukrainian drones have hit the Russian city of St Petersburg, targeting energy and military sites. The attack came as international guests were due to gather for an economic forum. BBC Monitoring chief analyst Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to John Campbell from Ukraine.

There's a bit of a split developing between some vets, farmers and animal rights groups around the animal welfare associated with virtual fencing, meanwhile it looks like margins will be up for farmers buying dairy cattle to fatten up over the winter. The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

A global report has laid bare the environmental and carbon footprint of AI. The research, published by a UN think-tank, says the electricity needed to power AI by 2030 will chew through land and water. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Tourism has been given a welcome boost, with new figures suggesting overseas visitors are spending more and helping drive export growth. Mat Woods from Destination Queenstown spoke to John Campbell.

Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere; Commerce Commission discusses supermarket duopoly; Hato Hone St John CEO speaks to John Campbell; Centrix's Monika Lacey discusses latest credit indicator report; Auckland's iconic Mexican Cafe on the market

New Zealand Scrabble secretary Chris Tallman joins Morning Report.

One of Auckland's dining institutions is on the market after more than four decades bringing spice to the city's nightlife. Bruce Glover opened Victoria Street's Mexican Cafe. He spoke to John Campbell.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

Market Update for 3 June 2026.

There's been a sharp increase in the number of people carrying mortgages of a million dollars or more. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Sports News for 3 June 2026.

Digital health provider Tend Health has announced plans to buy The Doctors for $270 million. Cecilia Robinson, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Tend Health spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Just over 17 percent of people living in Wairoa District in northern Hawke's Bay are lagging behind on their payments. Lewis Ratapu, chief executive of the Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa Trust spoke to John Campbell.

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

Market Update for 3 June 2026.

The Waimakariri Council will investigate buying a north Canterbury golf course from a property developer, after local opposition to plans for housing there. Matt James, President of the Pegasus Residents Group spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Education Minister Erica Stanford wants higher pay rates for tradespeople who teach in schools, but she has to persuade the teacher unions first. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

The Department of Internal Affairs is investigating a former staffer in the Prime Minister's office after revelations he used a private gmail account to engage with corporate lobbyists, while advising the Prime Minister. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Monika Lacey, Chief Operating Officer of Centrix spoke to John Campbell about its latest credit indicator report.

Sports News for 3 June 2026.

Business News for 3 June 2026.

Hato Hone St John has launched its annual Light The Way appeal, as the organisation negotiates its next contract with the Government, with the hopes it'll deliver sustainable funding. Peter Bradley, chief executive of Hato Hone St John spoke to John Campbell.