Morning Report

Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union speech today

24 Feb 2026

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US President Donald Trump will give his State of the Union speech later today. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.

Morning Rural News for 25 February 2026

24 Feb 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Morning sports chat for 25 February 2026

24 Feb 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Increased powers for NZ immigration officers

24 Feb 2026

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Immigration officers will soon have the power to request identity-based information from suspected overstayers in homes and workplaces. Political repo...

Latest world news for 25 February 2026

24 Feb 2026

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

Report finds increased psychological distress in young people

24 Feb 2026

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Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help according to a new report. Mental Health and Wellbein...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February

23 Feb 2026

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This morning Chris Hipkins joined us for his weekly chat following his state of the nation speech yesterday; Plus, we spoke to RNZ's National Crime Co...

New mural pays tribute to Fat Freddy's Drop’ Chris Faiumu

23 Feb 2026

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A longstanding mural of David Bowie in downtown Wellington has been replaced with one paying tribute to Fat Freddy's Drop band member Chris Faiumu, wh...

Bird watching good for the brain according to research

23 Feb 2026

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Bird watching may be more than a relaxing and rewarding pastime - it could also be good for the brain. Erik Wing from Canada's Baycrest Academy for Re...

Wellington Zoo inundated with injured birds following storm

23 Feb 2026

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After last week's storms, Wellington Zoo has been inundated with injured sea birds and staff have been busy looking after them at its avian hospital T...

Morning sports chat

23 Feb 2026

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

Morning market update

23 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Streeties ask where they're supposed to go under move on policy

23 Feb 2026

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The government is giving police new powers to move on rough sleepers, or people displaying disorderly behaviour in town and city centres.

Aussie move leaves Kiwi with tax credit bill

23 Feb 2026

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A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he's been hit hard by Inland Revenue "annualising" his income to claw back Working for Families credit...

Tariff uncertainty for NZ fruit exporters

23 Feb 2026

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New Zealand's fruit exporters are among those grappling with uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced a fresh 15-percent global tariff se...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

23 Feb 2026

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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Labour’s Chris Hipkins delivers his State of the Nation speech

23 Feb 2026

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Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an ...

Dairy farmers look to lock in economic wins

23 Feb 2026

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Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an ...

Morning sports chat

23 Feb 2026

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

Morning market update

23 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Mounting financial pressure putting university out of reach

23 Feb 2026

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Student leaders say mounting financial pressure is putting university out of reach for some. President of the Waikato Students' Union and law student ...

Wellington Phoenix bring back old hand

23 Feb 2026

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The Wellington Phoenix have brought back an old hand after its head coach quit this weekend. Director of Football Shaun Gill, the man tasked with find...

Tourists in Mexico urged to take shelter

23 Feb 2026

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Tourists in Mexico are being urged to shelter in place, as violence erupts after the death of a top drug lord. Mehpara Khan is a New Zealander who is ...

Police Minister Mark Mitchell discusses new move on orders

23 Feb 2026

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The Police Association is questioning whether officers are the right people to help rough sleepers get the social support they need. Police Minister M...

Morning business chat

23 Feb 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

New revelations about Jevon McSkimming

23 Feb 2026

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It's been revealed Jevon McSkimming claimed he pursued harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual assault after he was advised to by...

Animal law expert says NZ needs to rethink dog control laws

23 Feb 2026

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An animal law academic says New Zealand needs a total rethink when it comes to dog control laws, and should consider requiring dog-owners to be licens...

Four years on from the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

23 Feb 2026

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This week marks four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A recent round of peace talks have brought progress, but still no b...

Morning rural news

23 Feb 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Morning sports chat

23 Feb 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Leaders warn hardship could be pushing students out of uni

23 Feb 2026

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Student leaders are warning rising hardship could start pushing people out of university. Rayssa Almeida reports.

Latest news from around the world

23 Feb 2026

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

Union says neurologist shortage a symptom of poor health system

23 Feb 2026

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A doctors' union says a neurologist shortage is the perfect case study in what's going wrong across our health system. Association of Salaried Medical...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 February

22 Feb 2026

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This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; We spoke to Auckland Council, they're asking for the government to do more about dog c...

Latest news from Australia

22 Feb 2026

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Time to cross the Tasman now and speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.

Gore's iconic trout finally gets a name

22 Feb 2026

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Gore's iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name.The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in the Southland town since 1989 after being local...

New Zealanders are having a successful night at the BAFTAs

22 Feb 2026

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Wellington visual effects artist Joe Letteri joins us now live from the outside the Baftas!

Weather anxiety increases following recent storms

22 Feb 2026

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Nine local states of emergency have been declared so far in 2026, that's already more than were declared in all of 2025 and 2024. Repeated weather eve...

Morning market update

22 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Morning sports chat

22 Feb 2026

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

Is it harder being a student in 2026?

22 Feb 2026

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Do modern students have it tougher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Mounjaro approved by Medsafe

22 Feb 2026

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Medsafe has quietly approved another weight loss drug, Mounjaro, which is now available by prescription in some New Zealand pharmacies. Obesity doctor...

Store owners hope new move on powers will bring customers back

22 Feb 2026

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A business owner in central Auckland is hopeful giving the police powers to move anti-social people will bring more customers to the city centre. Nick...

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

22 Feb 2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Warnings of potential job losses in construction sector

22 Feb 2026

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There may be more job losses and liquidations to come, warns the head of the country's largest commercial construction firm, as the sector tries to re...

Morning sports chat

22 Feb 2026

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

Morning market update

22 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

UK entry requirement changes come into force this week

22 Feb 2026

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The Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand say the last minute back track on UK entry requirements is causing more confusion for travellers Its Chi...

Advocates for homeless oppose new move-on orders

22 Feb 2026

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Advocates for the homeless say proposed new police powers to move on rough sleepers will do nothing to tackle the issue. Auckland City Missioner Helen...

The Rotary Club-funded counselling service for students

22 Feb 2026

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Schools say a scheme that pays for counselling for students within 24 hours is making a huge difference. Education correspondent John Gerritsen report...

E-scooter injuries on the rise

22 Feb 2026

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New ACC data revealed e-scooter injuries are on the rise - and young people and children are making up about half of claims. Starship emergency paedia...

Morning business news

22 Feb 2026

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Morning business news with Anan Zaki.

Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest US tariff threats

22 Feb 2026

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Businesses face huge uncertainty over Donald Trump's latest tariff threats.

Armed man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago

22 Feb 2026

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US correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Rural News 23rd February 2026

22 Feb 2026

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The kiwifruit season gets underway for Maori-owned kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty and the latest of red meat exports. The morning's rural new...

Morning sports chat

22 Feb 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Government introduces move-on orders for homeless

22 Feb 2026

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Move-on orders are coming to our city and town centres, with the government confirming police will have the power to disperse people sleeping rough, b...

Latest world news

22 Feb 2026

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Latest world news with Alice Wilkins.

Latest world news

22 Feb 2026

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Latest world news with Alice Wilkins.

Renewed calls for dog control legislation overhaul

22 Feb 2026

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Councils are renewing calls for an overhaul of dog-control legislation after a second serious dog attack in a week. Auckland Council's General Manager...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 February

19 Feb 2026

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This morning we spoke to a Raglan dairy farmer following the decision from Fonterra shareholders to sell the company's consumer brand business Mainlan...

Latest news from Australia for 20 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

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Time to cross the Tasman now and talk to the ABC's Richard Willingham.

Regional roundup: On The Fly Mataura River Festival in Gore

19 Feb 2026

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This weekend it's the On The Fly Mataura River Festival in Gore. Event Coordinator Florine Potts spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning market update

19 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Changes made for renters living with pets

19 Feb 2026

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Things have officially got better for tenants with pets in the past couple of months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weekly Sports Panel for 20 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

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Weekly sports panel with 1News Sports Editor Abby Wilson, and former All Black captain Taine Randell

Move to ban paywave and credit surcharges appears stalled

19 Feb 2026

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Government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Br...

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes over Eden Park

19 Feb 2026

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has swapped Edinburgh Castle for Eden Park, with Auckland hosting the musical phenomenon this weekend. Emma Leask ...

Govt introduce legislation to make English an official language

19 Feb 2026

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The government has introduced legislation to make English an official language - to ridicule from the opposition, and fierce defence from Winston Pete...

Minister Chris Bishop responds to housing changes

19 Feb 2026

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the council isn't going to change its approach to housing intensification after the government lowered its housing cap...

Early sports chat

19 Feb 2026

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

Morning market update

19 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Airport Association says regions bearing brunt of airfare hikes

19 Feb 2026

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The Airport Association says regional New Zealand is bearing the brunt of airfare hikes because of a lack of competition. New Zealand Airports Associa...

Call for urgent government investment in neurologists

19 Feb 2026

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There's a call for urgent government investment in specialist neurologists to treat the growing number of people with Multiple sclerosis. Amanda Rose ...

Farmer says 250 sheep killed by roaming dogs

19 Feb 2026

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A Northland farmer says more than 250 of his family's sheep have been killed by roaming dogs, and he's thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killi...

Andrew arrest: Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams

19 Feb 2026

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains in custody after being arrested by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal commentator Richard Fi...

Early business chat for 20 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Wellington coast residents cleaning poo-filled spray off houses

19 Feb 2026

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Residents living on Wellington's coast fear a public health hazard is now coating their homes. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

Chinese and Pacific visitor numbers triple in two months

19 Feb 2026

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Chinese and Pacific visitor numbers have nearly tripled in the past two months, with the Government crediting new visa-free settings for travellers co...

Andrew arrest: Correspondent John Bevir reports from London

19 Feb 2026

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested over suspicion of misconduct in public office. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Corin Dann.

Rural news update for 20 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early sports chat

19 Feb 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Long-term neurologist shortage affecting patient care

19 Feb 2026

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Patients say they're waiting months to see neurologists - as research shows we're facing a long-term workforce shortage. Health correspondent Kate Gre...

World news update for 20 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

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

Fonterra Shareholders in for a windfall

19 Feb 2026

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Fonterra Shareholders are in for a windfall, after voting to receive a capital return of $3.2 billion dollars from the sale of the company's consumer ...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February

18 Feb 2026

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A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank gov...

Wellington startup chasing holy grail of nuclear fusion

18 Feb 2026

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A Wellington tech-start-up is competing with some of the brightest minds in the world to figure out how to replicate the power of the sun for energy p...

The risk landslides pose to New Zealand communities

18 Feb 2026

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With increasing severe weather events, we are seeing landslides happen around the country. Dr. Tom Robinson is a senior lecturer in Disaster Risk and ...

Little River residents counting cost after flooding

18 Feb 2026

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Residents of the Banks Peninsula town Little River are counting the cost of flooding for the second time in less than a year. Timothy Brown has more.

Sports Chat for 19 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

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

Market update for 19 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

What are the tax rules for influencers?

18 Feb 2026

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Businesses can claim tax on their expenses - unless they're personal. But what if your business is influencing and your subject matter is your persona...

Auckland West Coast locals fear rock pool harvesting surge risk

18 Feb 2026

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Locals on Auckland's West Coast fear their beloved beaches will become the next hotspot for rock pool harvesting. Jessica Hopkins reports.

NZ neurologist shortage getting worse according to new data

18 Feb 2026

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The country has far fewer neurologists than it needs to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease and stroke, and it's a problem that's only getting w...

Interview: Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul

18 Feb 2026

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The head of of one of the country's biggest venture capital firms believes New Zealand is fertile ground for building busineses that can compete on th...

Councillor claims North Shore residents becoming ‘cash cows’

18 Feb 2026

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An Auckland councillor says North Shore residents are becoming the "cash cow" of the city, as the government looks at tolling the Harbour Bridge. Nort...

Leadership hunt for three major sporting organisations

18 Feb 2026

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Three of our major national sporting organisations are searching for new leadership at the very top. Former chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, Ma...

Reports of home invasion in Christchurch

18 Feb 2026

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RNZ understands several people are injured after a reported home invasion on a residential street in the Christchurch suburb of Northcote late last ni...

Morning sports chat for 19 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

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

Market Update for 19 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.