Morning Report

Sports Chat for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 7 April 2026

Families struggling with extra charges from rest homes

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Families trying to find rest home care for loved ones are struggling with extra charges - even when they qualify for the government subsidy. Money cor...

New cable car mass transit option proposed for Queenstown

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cable cars could be carrying commuters across the rooftops of Queenstown if a new mass transit proposal gets the fast-track green light. Southern Infr...

Boil water notice issued for parts of Auckland

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands in Auckland have been warned to boil their water because of a possible E.coli case. Watercare Chief Operations Officer Mark Bourne spoke to ...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

EV dealers report dramatic jump in sales

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The demand for electric vehicles is so high that one Christchurch dealer has people agreeing to purchases even before they know the price. EV City own...

Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin discusses Artemis II mission

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Artemis II mission has broken the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, previously set by the Apollo 13 mission in 197...

Sports Chat

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Update on fuel supply from Finance Minister, Nicola Willis

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the country's fuel supplies are stable, but diesel levels have dipped slightly in the latest figures. Finance Minister Nicol...

Hospitality NZ reviews first Easter weekend under new laws

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hospitality sector is coming off its first big test under new alcohol trading rules, brought in just before Easter. Hospitality New Zealand Chief ...

Fuel price increases hitting education system

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the school holidays. Education c...

An update on Middle East conflict from Washington DC

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In an expletive-laden social media post, US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz i...

Early Business News for 7 Apil 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Wayne Brown takes axe to rate-payer funded catering

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's Mayor is taking an axe to rate-payer funded catering. Documents show was more than $1M last year and almost $5M over the past four years. J...

Al Gillespie previews Winston Peters’ visit to Washington DC

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It comes as Foreign Minister Winston Peters is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week. Waikato University's ...

Journalist Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut, Lebanon

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Israeli military is reviewing a missile strike that killed an anti-Hezbollah political party official in Lebanon. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke...

Morning Rural News for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rising fuel costs hit artisan and specialty food suppliers with online or susbscription services and feijoa growers as the harvest gets underway. The ...

Early Sports Chat for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Shiny diamond engagement ring found by metal detectorists

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A shiny diamond engagement ring has found its way out of a deep creek, thanks to a community of metal detectorists - the volunteer heroes of New Zeala...

World News Wrap for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Federated Farmers say fuel prices affecting NZ crops

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring diesel prices are forcing some farmers to change what they grow and how they grow it. Federated Farmers Arable Chair David Birkett spoke to In...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 March

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update from the Associate Transport Minister, James Meager; A mother and son found guilty of attempting to export pounamu to China; ASH describes v...

Holiday park plans nationwide Easter egg hunt

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Staff at Top Ten Holiday Parks will be providing some assistance to the Easter bunny this weekend, hiding more than 30,000 eggs across 49 parks for it...

Charity registration deadline looms

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of charities could be at risk, if they don't re-register by Easter Sunday. Charlotte Stanley is the director of Charities Services at the Dep...

Ryan Crotty speaks ahead of last game at temporary home

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Crusaders will play their last game at the Apollo Projects Stadium tomorrow night. Canterbury and Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty spoke to C...

Market Update

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

New KiwiSaver rate not flowing through to everyone

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As of yesterday, you might have been getting more in your KiwiSaver account. But the new default rate isn't flowing through to everyone. Money corresp...

Wellington's Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital finds new home

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington's new Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has found a home after a five-year search. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.

Winston Peters meets with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has formally met with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. RNZ's Political Reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin D...

Community law centre boss says demand for services increasing

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A free legal help organisation says tough economic times are driving up demand for their services. Community Law Centres Aotearoa chief executive Gwen...

Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin discusses Artemis launch

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Corin Dann hours ahead of the Artemis launch.

Duo found guilty after attempting to export pounamu to China

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A mother and son have been found guilty after attempting to illegally export pounamu to China. Susan Wallace, representative from Ngati Mahaki ki Maka...

Blair Tuke updates Jono Ridler’s North Cape to Wellington swim

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's nearly three months since ultra-marathon open water swimmer Jono Ridler set off on his 1000 mile journey from North Cape to Wellington. Live Ocea...

Market Update

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Increase in number of people cycling to work

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More Kiwis are turning to pedal power as fuel prices keep going up. Aidan Smith, owner of WorkRide spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on fuel supply situation with James Meager

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's jet fuel stocks have dropped since the last update, leaving about 46 days of cover. Associate Transport Minister James Meager spoke to C...

Clean-up only just beginning in Northland

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In some corners of Northland, the clean-up is just beginning following recent flooding. Reporter Peter de Graaf has been speaking to some of the peopl...

Venue owner responds to alcohol serving law change

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A last minute law change means people will no longer need to buy a meal to get a drink on certain public holidays. Owner of Taupo hospitality venue Tw...

Business News for 2 April 2026

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

ASH describes vaping study as misleading

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An anti-smoking charity fears people won't give up cigarettes because of a vaping study it describes as misleading. Action on Smoking and Health, or A...

Update on Middle East conflict from Washington DC

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump says Iran has requested a ceasefire, which Iran is denying. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washing...

Morning Rural News for 2 April 2026

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Crusaders to play last game at their temporary home

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 14 years, the Crusaders are set to farewell their temporary home in Addington. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns reports.

World News Wrap for 2 April 2026

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Concerns over social media ban rollout in Australia

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns the five biggest social media platforms are failing to comply with Australia's social media ban for under 16s. Susan Sawyer, chair ...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 April

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis and Carmel Tangi Utikere are in for the weekly political panel; Chris Bishop discusses the scaling back of Auckland housing target; Law ...

Dessert company adding value to non-exported fruit

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the past three years LILO Desserts has been working with growers across the country to use tonnes of this fruit in its New Zealand-made frozen che...

Watch belonging to WWII pilot on way back to family in NZ

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A watch that belonged to a kiwi pilot killed in WWII is on its way back to his sister in New Zealand. Ross McNaughton reports.

Promoter Brent Eccles discusses new Western Springs plan

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland councillors have endorsed a plan to turn Western Springs into a "boutique" mid-sized stadium for events and sports, which can fit up to 30,00...

Sports Chat

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

Market Update

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

New data reveals state of NZ housing market

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows the housing market seemed to take a pause last month - at least in terms of people listing their homes for sale. Money correspondent Su...

Council backs away from plan to pump sewage out to sea

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch City Council staff are backing away from a controversial plan to pump millions of litres of sewage out to sea. Keiller MacDuff reports.

Weekly Political Panel for 1 April 2026

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Political update with RNZ’s Political Editor Jo Moir

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update from The Beehive with RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir.

Auckland Transport discusses impact of fuel costs on patronage

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport says the rising price of petrol is reinforcing the value of the City Rail Link, when it's operational later this year. Stacey van D...

Sports Chat

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy

Market Update

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Tax expert discusses new rules for KiwiSaver

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first of April which means several changes are coming into effect which might affect your bank balance. Deloitte Tax Partner Robyn Walker spo...

Chris Bishop on scaling back of Auckland housing target

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government has scaled back Auckland's minimum housing target even further. Minister for Housing and RMA Reform, Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipki...

Kaitaia timber mills may close with loss of hundreds of jobs

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kaitaia is on edge after learning one of its biggest employers could be on the chopping block. Japanese-owned Juken New Zealand is consulting staff ab...

Warnings some transport companies to close due to fuel prices

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A trucking company owner says the soaring price of diesel is going to put some transport companies out of business. Hawke's Bay's Emmerson Transport g...

Business News for 1 April 2026

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Law professor discusses David Tamihere case developments

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's highest court has quashed David Tamihere's convictions, 36 years after he was found guilty of murdering two Swedish backpackers in the C...

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann from London.

Morning Rural News for 1 April 2026

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Company plans controversial marine carbon storage in NZ

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An international start-up wants to carry out controversial marine carbon storage in New Zealand waters and has been asking for regulation changes to a...

World News Wrap for 1 April 2026

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Tour bus operator discusses fuel price rises

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tour bus operator is already noticing a drop in business, with bookings beginning to dwindle as fuel prices soar. Ready 2 Roll Tours has had to impl...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 31 March

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Shane Jones discusses the current fuel situation in New Zealand; Whakatane's mayor discusses r...

Eight-year-old Kiwi his art exhibited at The Louvre

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An eight year old kiwi schoolkid has had his art exhibited at The Louvre - one of the most famous art museums in the world. Jackson and his mother Yue...

New advice from Health NZ over Covid boosters

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New advice from Health New Zealand says many people don't need regular Covid boosters. Immunisation Advisory Centre medical director Nikki Turner spok...

Sports Chat

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Market Update

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Political update with RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Middle East update with defence and US foreign policy expert

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on the Middle East conflict from Kelly Grieco, a Senior Fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program in Washington DC.

Sports Chat

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Market Update

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Whakatane mayor Nándor Tánczos discusses rate-capping plans

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Councils across the country are considering user-pay models as they work towards implementing the government's rate-capping legislation. Whakatane may...

How NZ could unlock billions by a shift to greener economy

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand could add at least $22 billion in GDP per year by 2035 if it shifts to a greener economy according to a new report commissioned by the Sus...

Police closely monitoring fuel thefts

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Police are closely monitoring fuel thefts in the face of the rising cost of fuel. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Police closely monitoring fuel thefts

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Police are closely monitoring fuel thefts in the face of the rising cost of fuel. Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Shane Jones on the government’s plans to boost fuel stocks

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is looking at other options to boost fuel supply, as an insurance policy while the Iran conflict continues. Resources Minister Shane Jo...

Shane Jones on the government’s plans to boost fuel stocks

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is looking at other options to boost fuel supply, as an insurance policy while the Iran conflict continues. Resources Minister Shane Jo...

Business News

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Care worker unions take legal action against Health New Zealand

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two care worker unions are taking legal action against Health New Zealand, with the fuel crisis hitting their members hard. Health correspondent Kate ...

Forest Owners Assn says industry should be listed as critical

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A forestry group wants the industry to be listed as critical in the government's national fuel plan, saying it's crucial to regional economies and sup...

BBC correspondent James Waterhouse in Jerusalem

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has threatened to 'obliterate' Iran's energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached shortly. BBC correspondent James Waterh...

Morning rural news

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The kiwifruit sector is navigating what Zespri calls a dynamic geopolitical environment this season and a new pilot training the next generation of da...

Early Sports Chat

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Government looks to improve fuel storage capacity

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is moving to improve storage as an insurance policy in case of supply line failures. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports.

World News Wrap

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Commerce Commission boss discusses electricity price increases

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission says electricity prices are set to rise again this year, with some households facing increases of about 5%. Commerce Commissio...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 March

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon's weekly interview; An update on how the Middle East conflict is hitting the New Zealand economy from Westpac's Chief Economist Kell...