Morning Report
Episodes
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 June
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iwi leader responds to pounamu smuggling case; New report highlights inequities in healthcare access; Nate Wilbourne discusses making prestigious Forb...
Latest news from Australia
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
Nelson community celebrates Samoa Language Week
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vai-aso o le Nga-gana Samoa, Samoa Language Week finishes this weekend. Pulea Ifopo, chairman of the Nelson Samoan Community spoke to John Campbell.
TikTok and Instagram transforming property marketing
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A real estate agent from Waipukarau is amassing tens of thousands of views and attracting international interest with social media advertising. Field ...
Market update
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Thousands risk leaving government KiwiSaver money on the table
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major KiwiSaver provider says about half of its members so far have not contributed enough to get the full Government tax credit into their accounts...
Heart Foundation site hit by porn spam attack
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Heart Foundation's fundraising portal is offline after it was flooded with spam, advertising everything from pokies to pornography. A cybersecurit...
Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
Latest on weather warnings from MetService ahead of weekend
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forecasters say bad weather blowing across the North Island is bringing with it a risk of thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes. Metservice f...
Music 101's Kara Rickard discusses NZ song countdown
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Music 101 is inviting you to vote for your all time favourite New Zealand song, with a countdown of the top 100 coming on Matariki weekend. Kara Ricka...
Employment service uses lived experience to find jobs
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington employment support service 'I'm In' has teamed up with the Ministry of Social Development to work individually with people struggling to fi...
Sports update
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Hurricanes CEO Tony Philp speaks to John Campbell
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes head into the playoffs this weekend as the number one ranked team, and favourites for the title. Hurricanes CEO Tony Philp spoke to Joh...
Super city proposal sparks tolling controversy
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Christchurch councillor is defending suggestions neighbouring ratepayers could be tolled if their councils don't agree to the super city merger prop...
Luxon heads to Brisbane to meet Anthony Albanese
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's Political Reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss ahead of the Prime Minister's trip to Australia.
Iwi leader responds to pounamu smuggling case
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A mother and son who illegally tried to take pounamu out of the country will be sentenced in Auckland's Manukau District Court this morning. Prominent...
Business news
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Nate Wilbourne discusses making prestigious Forbes list
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria University student Nate Wilbourne is one of two kiwis to be named in Forbes Magazine's prestigious 30 under 30 list in Asia-Pacific. He was r...
BBC correspondent on latest developments in Lebanon
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon. BBC's Samantha Granville spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Beirut.
Morning rural news
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's little support across the political spectrum to fully ban the fishing practice of bottom trawling and international demand for our lamb is hol...
Early sports update
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Johnsonville centre opens for jobseekers
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington employment support service says they've helped almost 600 jobseekers find work since opening in 2023. Anya Fielding reports.
World news wrap
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
New report highlights inequities in healthcare access
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A report released this morning by the Health and Disability Commissioner highlights significant barriers disabled people face getting medical help. De...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 June
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Affairs Minister responds to latest tariff threat; Selwyn District mayor discusses amalgamation plans; Outgoing chair of Remuneration Authorit...
Extinction looks for famous Dunedin personality
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A campaign has been launched to save the iconic dinosaur slide at St Kilda's Marlow Park. Councillors are mulling replacing or refurbishing the colour...
South Auckland company grows food for staff and community
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hancocks Family Merchants has veggie pods, chickens and even bee hives on its South Auckland site where staff learn how to grow produce. Much of what'...
Doubts over proposed merging TSB with Heartland Bank
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doubts are being raised about a proposal to merge TSB Bank with Heartland Bank with one former director of the Taranaki institution likening it to sel...
Sports update
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Does how you sell your house affect its price?
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does the method you use to sell your house affect the price you get for it? New research indicates it might. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke t...
NZ among 60 economies in US' tariff sights
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Returning now to the story developing this morning... about the US' plan to impose a tariff on countries it says are not doing enough to prevent impor...
Proposal could unlock more of NZ’s history online
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Works of historical importance and ones that help tell New Zealand's national story could be made more accessible under a proposed change to copyright...
& Again founder Wendy Quach speaks to John Campbell
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of living continues to bite, an online consignment and thrift store says demand for its service continues to climb. Wendy Quach started & ...
What Tim Payne’s social media following could mean for career
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How much is 4.7 million Instagram followers worth? All Whites defender Tim Payne has gone from a virtual unknown to a social media sensation, after an...
Union rejects plan to boost pay for unqualified teachers
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A teachers' union is pushing back against the government's suggestion to give subject experts who work as unqualified teachers more money. Post Primar...
Outgoing chair of Remuneration Authority on MP entitlements
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MPs pay and entitlements has been in the spotlight again when it was revealed National minister Louise Upston is among MPs collecting $1000 a week to ...
Sports update
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
US plans to impose a 12.5 percent tariff
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Returning now to the story breaking this morning that the US plans to impose a 12.5 percent tariff on countries it says are not doing enough to preven...
Beige Bridge co-founder excited for upcoming summer of cricket
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Black Caps fans will need to clear their calendars after New Zealand Cricket announced 42 days of international cricket across eight cities this summe...
Selwyn District mayor discusses amalgamation plans
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Councils around the country are working to a three month deadline to come up with a plan to amalgamate. Selwyn District mayor Lydia Gliddon spoke to J...
New Zealand exporters could be facing new tariff
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand exporters to the United States could soon face a new 12-point-5 percent tariff, as the Trump Administration targets 60 countries it says a...
Business news
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Auckland study highlights impact of meth on brain health
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The team used MRI scans to study the brains of 13 people who'd recently stopped using meth, after an average of 15 years.The study's lead author Ben B...
BBC analyst speaks to John Campbell from Ukraine
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian drones have hit the Russian city of St Petersburg, targeting energy and military sites. The attack came as international guests were due to ...
Morning rural news
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a bit of a split developing between some vets, farmers and animal rights groups around the animal welfare associated with virtual fencing, mea...
Early sports update
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Global report reveals environmental cost of AI
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
World news wrap
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Queenstown tourism boss discusses new tourism figures
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism has been given a welcome boost, with new figures suggesting overseas visitors are spending more and helping drive export growth. Mat Woods fro...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 June
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere; Commerce Commission discusses supermarket duopoly; Hato Hone St John CEO speaks to John Campb...
New Scrabble champion
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Scrabble secretary Chris Tallman joins Morning Report.
Auckland’s iconic Mexican Cafe on the market
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Victor...
Sports Chat for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
Market Update for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 3 June 2026.
Over 100,000 people owe $1m or more on homes
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Sports News for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 3 June 2026.
Tend Co-CEO on its plan to buy The Doctors
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
Community leader discusses financial hardship in Wairoa
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Sports Chat for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 3 June 2026.
Pegasus residents group president discusses golf course future
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Waimakariri Council will investigate buying a north Canterbury golf course from a property developer, after local opposition to plans for housing ...
Erica Stanford seeks pay boost for trades teachers
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Minister Erica Stanford wants higher pay rates for tradespeople who teach in schools, but she has to persuade the teacher unions first. ...
Questions over lobbyist contact and private email use
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Internal Affairs is investigating a former staffer in the Prime Minister's office after revelations he used a private gmail account ...
Centrix’s Monika Lacey discusses latest credit indicator report
02 Jun 2026
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Monika Lacey, Chief Operating Officer of Centrix spoke to John Campbell about its latest credit indicator report.
Sports News for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 3 June 2026.
Business News for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Business News for 3 June 2026.
Hato Hone St John CEO speaks to John Campbell
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Marco Rubio testifies before US Congress
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says opening the Strait of Hormuz is the first key condition in any talks with Iran. He made the comment while testi...
Morning Rural News for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Sports Chat for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Local meeting held following Pegasus Golf Course sale
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Waimakariri Council in Canterbury says it will investigate buying a golf course site, because of strong local feeling against plans to rezone it f...
World news wrap
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Commerce Commission discusses supermarket duopoly
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has found supermarket competition hasn't improved despite years of reforms. Alice Hume, Head of Groceries at the Commerce Comm...
Sports News for 3 June 2026
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 3 June 2026.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 June
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report; Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell; Erica Stanford discusses new trade aca...
Much-loved Picton local recognised in Kings Birthday Honours
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Fletcher, a well-loved Picton local, has been recognised for decades of service to the community in this year's King's Birthday Honours. She spoke...
More e-bike chargers to be installed on cycling trails
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More e-bike chargers are coming to New Zealand's cycling trails - in what's being touted as an economic boost for the regions. Hauraki Rail Trail CEO ...
Heavy rain causes flooding across top of the South Island
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Properties have been evacuated and roads closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight. Nelson Tasman Civil Def...
Market Update for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Sports Chat for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
KiwiSaver: why bigger isn't always better
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at data showing some of our biggest providers haven't been delivering the highest returns.
Deadliest Kings Birthday weekend
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been the deadliest King's Birthday weekend on the roads in a decade, with seven people dying. Acting Director for Road Policing, Inspector Peter ...
NZTA pauses camera trial to detect WOF fraud due to cost
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of...
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour has been critical of the Government's budget delivered last week saying it's asking those with the least to make the most sacrifices. Labour le...
Sports News for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 2 June 2026.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report
01 Jun 2026
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following Defence Minister Chris Penk's comments that it could be helpful to have a conversat...
Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Medical researchers are hailing a new drug to treat the world's most deadly cancer as the biggest breakthrough in decades. Auckland University's Assoc...
Sports Chat for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Proposal to make life jackets compulsory in Auckland
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to a regional bylaw that would make life jackets compulsory on recreational vessels...
Progress made on restoring Lake Omapere
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was once known as the food basket of Ngapuhi, but now Northland's biggest lake is a lurid green death zone where little survives the regular toxic ...
Education Minister on trade academies
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is providing 70 million dollars of funding to double the number of places in trade academies. On Friday Morning Report spoke with John ...
Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear free status, despite Defence Minister Chris Penk suggesting a conversation about...
Sports News for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 2 June 2026.
Business news for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
New Kiwi chair of WTO General Council speaks to Morning Report
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clare Kelly, the second New Zealander to be appointed as chair of the General Council of the World Trade Organisation, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.