Morning Report

Latest news from Australia

29 Mar 2026

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We cross the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.

Christchurch’s Kai Co co-owner discusses fuel costs

29 Mar 2026

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Business is blossoming for the Christchurch supermarket trying to take on Woolworths and Foodstuffs, despite increases in the price of fuel. Co-owner ...

Sports Chat

29 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Market Update

29 Mar 2026

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

Rule changes coming into place on 1 April

29 Mar 2026

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Many rule changes are coming into place on April 1. To explain why, and go through some of the changes being made, Money correspondent Susan Edmunds s...

MSD apologises over incorrect benefit decision

29 Mar 2026

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A Porirua family is frustrated and angry that it took months of back and forth with Work and Income and a call to the media to get an unwell man the b...

All White Francis de Vries discusses World Cup build-up

29 Mar 2026

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It's World Cup year and the All Whites are getting some rare home matches against quality opposition. All Whites defender Francis de Vries spoke to Me...

Maritime analyst on how many oil tankers are headed for NZ

29 Mar 2026

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The Government's latest update shows New Zealand has around 48 days of fuel available. But there's been some confusion about how many tankers are actu...

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

29 Mar 2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

How fuel price increases are hitting Driving Miss Daisy service

29 Mar 2026

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As drivers tighten their belts with the hike in fuel prices worldwide, Driving Miss Daisy says it will absorb rising fuel costs, for now. General Mana...

Sports Chat

29 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Out of School Care Network boss on cost increases for families

29 Mar 2026

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With the school holidays about to begin at the end of this week, many families face the added cost of school holiday programmes or other care. John Ke...

Black market cigarettes openly sold at discounted prices

29 Mar 2026

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Black market cigarettes are being openly sold at heavily discounted prices, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking, the cost. The illicit ...

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold on Middle East latest

29 Mar 2026

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The Houthi armed group has entered the conflict in the Middle East, raising fears another key route for oil supply could be choked off. Westpac Chief ...

Community leader responds to illegal cigarette sales

29 Mar 2026

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Local leaders say their communities are growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of action over illicit cigarettes. Manurewa Local Board member Mar...

Business News

29 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team

Strong support for free dental care for adults

29 Mar 2026

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A new poll shows strong support across the political spectrum for free dental care for adults. Dental for All, commissioned the poll, its campaigner H...

Update on Middle East conflict from Thomas Helm in Dubai

29 Mar 2026

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Thomas Helm, the Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai-based English language news organisation spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning rural news

29 Mar 2026

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Early rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

29 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Preferred route for Lower Hutt to Porirua highway announced

29 Mar 2026

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The Transport Agency has revealed its preferred route for the Petone to Grenada Road, a four-lane highway connecting Lower Hutt and Porirua, which cou...

World News Wrap

29 Mar 2026

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

Rural fuel distributor says it's facing new allocation limits

29 Mar 2026

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Rural fuel distributor Fern Energy services about 10,000 primary industry customers nationwide and says it's facing new allocation limits. Chris Gourl...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 March

26 Mar 2026

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Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell discusses the weather situation in the upper North Island; The Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme is being co...

Latest news from Australia

26 Mar 2026

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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

Concerns raised over the use of AI to screen job applications

26 Mar 2026

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Advocates are raising concerns about the use of AI to screen job applications calling it dehumanising. Felix Walton reports.

Regional spotlight: Mang?nui Waterfront Festival

26 Mar 2026

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The Mangonui Waterfront Festival is happening tomorrow and for today's regional spotlight, Eddie Bellas from the festival's organisation committee spo...

Algal blooms plaguing hydro lakes on Waikato River

26 Mar 2026

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Algal blooms are plaguing the hydro lakes of the Waikato River. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock reports.

Market Update

26 Mar 2026

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

Easter egg prices on the rise

26 Mar 2026

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If you've been Easter egg shopping lately, you might have noticed something. Some of the eggs are getting more expensive. Money correspondent Susan Ed...

Weekly Sports Panel for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

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1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme considered for fast-track

26 Mar 2026

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The Government has agreed to refer the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme for possible fast-tracking. The Clutha Pumped Hydro Consortium is leading the e...

How to use emojis safely in the workplace

26 Mar 2026

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A communications company has explored the ways different generations interpret emojis - and how to use them safely in the workplace. Mana Communicatio...

Weather update: Kim Baker Wilson in Whangamata

26 Mar 2026

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Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Whangamata

Weather update: Oakura Bay Store owner, Nena Rogers

26 Mar 2026

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The Northland settlement of Oakura has been one of the worst affected areas as wild weather lashes the top of the country. Oakura Bay Store owner Nena...

Sports Chat

26 Mar 2026

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

Market Update

26 Mar 2026

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

Punakaiki’s paywave donation trial paying off

26 Mar 2026

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Visitors to Punakaiki are tapping to donate and it's paying off. Department of Conservation Director Regional Operations, Western South Island, Owen K...

A win for midwives in battle for pay and conditions

26 Mar 2026

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Midwives feel vindicated about a legal win in a long-running battle with the government over pay and conditions. Rangiora-based LMC midwife Bex Tidbal...

Weather update: Auckland Emergency Management’s Adam Magg

26 Mar 2026

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Auckland has been hit by close to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours, and there's been more heavy rain this morning. Auckland Emergency Management ge...

Weather update: Far North Mayor Moko Tepania

26 Mar 2026

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States of local emergency remain in place in Northland this morning, as the wild weather moves south. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Corin Dann...

Concerns over change to alcohol and drug information in court

26 Mar 2026

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A move to strip family background information from alcohol and drug reports used in court has angered some defence lawyers and counsellors. Political ...

Weather update: Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell

26 Mar 2026

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Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Correspondent Simon Marks, live from Washington

26 Mar 2026

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get serious' about negotiating a deal to end the war. It comes after Iran dismissed a US peace plan, and...

Morning Rural News for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

26 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

New bill introduces new powers for police

26 Mar 2026

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A bill just introduced to parliament delivers new powers to police to move or detain someone, but just how far it goes depends who you listen to. Phil...

World News Wrap for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

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

Concerns some Asian countries could start hoarding jet fuel

26 Mar 2026

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In South Korea, government officials are discussing whether to redirect export-bound jet fuel to the domestic market, with airlines facing potential r...

Business News for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 March

25 Mar 2026

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An update on the situation in the Middle East with Frank Gardner from the BBC; An Auckland café owner is preparing for Covid-19 level disruption due ...

Christchurch bakery’s hot cross buns proving to be extra hot

25 Mar 2026

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Christchurch Baker Mike Meaclem is doing 15-hour days to keep up with demand for his award-winning hot cross buns. He spoke to Corin Dann.

HR expert: Potential issues for employers during fuel crisis

25 Mar 2026

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Employers could face some tough decisions around staffing and hours as fuel prices put pressure on businesses. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR spoke to...

Researchers look into potential for airborne asbestos in sand

25 Mar 2026

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Auckland researchers are hoping to find out whether asbestos in contaminated children's play-sand could be airborne, in what's thought to be a world f...

Sports Chat

25 Mar 2026

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

Market Update

25 Mar 2026

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

Concerns some people could have to pay back fuel support

25 Mar 2026

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There are concerns some people may end up having to pay back their fuel support. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Morning Report

Oakura Bay residents remain largely cut off

25 Mar 2026

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It's been two months since the Northland floods, and residents in the coastal town of Oakura Bay remain largely cut off. Oakura community hall chairma...

Conservation Minister on predator-free city plan for Wellington

25 Mar 2026

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Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator-free city, creating a blueprint for the rest of the country. Conservati...

Tauranga port boss discusses impact of increasing fuel prices

25 Mar 2026

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The country's main export hub says it's starting to see signs of the impact of higher fuel prices. Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson sp...

Political update

25 Mar 2026

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For an update from parliament, RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Electricity Authority boss discusses new price comparison tool

25 Mar 2026

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Finding out if you're getting a good deal from your power company is set to get easier. The Electricity Authority is launching a new website called "B...

Google and Meta found guilty in US trial

25 Mar 2026

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A jury has found Google and Meta liable for damages in a landmark social media addiction trial. The 20-year-old complainant said she became addicted t...

Sports Chat

25 Mar 2026

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

Market Update

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Retail NZ CEO discusses where paywave surcharge ban has got to

25 Mar 2026

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the government's paywave surcharge ban has been sunk. Retail NZ has been staunchly against the ban. Its CEO C...

School principal discusses potential learning from home plans

25 Mar 2026

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A school principal says urgent planning is needed to avoid a repeat of the COVID scramble, as rising fuel prices start to affect school communities. N...

Government bows to public pressure over fisheries legislation

25 Mar 2026

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The government has bowed to public pressure on its controversial fisheries legislation. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

Update on weather conditions from Whangaruru Civil Defence

25 Mar 2026

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Communities in Northland are being battered by very heavy rain this morning, as a red warning remains in place across parts of the region. Jude Thomps...

Early Business News for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Rural NZers missing out on govt fuel support

25 Mar 2026

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Rural New Zealanders who miss out on the government's fuel support payment are warning they're struggling with costs. Rayssa Almeida has more.

Cafe owner preparing for Covid-19 levels of disruption

25 Mar 2026

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An Auckland cafe-owner is preparing for Covid-19 levels of disruption to his businesses, as fuel prices continue rising and the conflict in the Middle...

BBC correspondent Frank Gardner live from Doha

25 Mar 2026

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Pakistani officials say Iran has received a US-drafted 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East. BBC correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin...

Morning Rural News for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Reluctance about new needle exchange service in South Island

25 Mar 2026

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There are fears reluctance about a new needle exchange service in the South Island may cause a rise in Hepatitis C and HIV cases. Rachel Graham report...

World News Wrap for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

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

Whangarei Mayor discusses wild weather hitting region

25 Mar 2026

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Heavy rain and wind are battering Northland, with up to 320 millimetres of rain expected to fall on the region. Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper spoke to Co...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March

24 Mar 2026

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Our weekly political panel takes place with Carmel Sepuloni from Labour, and Paul Goldsmith in for Nicola Willis from National; How the fuel crisis is...

Maths competition organiser discusses Kiwi kids involvement

24 Mar 2026

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New Zealand students are gearing up for the world's biggest online maths competition which starts today.

Halter boss discusses new AI-powered collars for cows

24 Mar 2026

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A New Zealand agri-tech start up making AI-powered collars for cows has raised new funding, doubling its valuation to more than US$2 billion. Founder ...

Sports Chat

24 Mar 2026

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Morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Market Update

24 Mar 2026

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

What traffic data says about work from home patterns

24 Mar 2026

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Fuel prices are hitting drivers hard, and it seems to be prompting some to stay home. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into traffic ...

AI could become new tool in fight against breast cancer

24 Mar 2026

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Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. The government is scouting for options, and experts say u...

Weekly Political Panel

24 Mar 2026

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Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Political update

24 Mar 2026

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Political update with our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

Westpac discusses survey revealing Kiwis urge to drive less

24 Mar 2026

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A new survey shows people are starting to take action to reduce their fuel costs. Westpac's survey asked 400 people how they felt about the war, and n...

Sport chat

24 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.

Latest market updates

24 Mar 2026

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

The Warehouse fined over sale of dangerous toy

24 Mar 2026

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The Warehouse has been fined more than 200,000 for selling a potentially dangerous toy. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Corin Dann.

Forestry manager discusses concerns over diesel prices

24 Mar 2026

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The logging industry's warning some companies could be on the brink as the conflict in Iran pushes up the cost of diesel. Forest Management Group Dire...

How fuel price increases are hitting those on the road

24 Mar 2026

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Petrol prices are continuing to hurt people around the country, many without the option of public transport or working from home. Field Correspondent ...

Hawke's Bay grower responds to McCain closure announcement

24 Mar 2026

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New Zealand vegetable growers have been dealt another blow with McCain announcing it's closing its processing plant in Hawke's Bay. Hugh Ritchie grows...

Business News

24 Mar 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Tit-for-tat on fuel security continues at Parliament

24 Mar 2026

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The tit-for-tat on fuel security continues at Parliament, with Shane Jones and Labour butting heads over Marsden Point and the country's diesel reserv...

Age Concern responds to government fuel relief package

24 Mar 2026

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Critics say the government's cost-of-fuel relief package won't help some of the most vulnerable New Zealanders. Yesterday, the government announced al...

An update on Middle East conflict from Beirut

24 Mar 2026

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Israel has increased its attacks on Lebanon with a series of airstrikes on the capital Beirut and the southern city Tyre. Lebanon-based journalist Kar...

Morning Rural News

24 Mar 2026

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Another blow for vegetable growers with McCain closing its Hastings site and it's crunch time for the forestry sector, as fuel costs bite. The latest ...

Early Sports Chat

24 Mar 2026

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An early morning sports news update.