Morning Report
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Number of Wellington rentals reaches new high
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The number of Wellington rentals has reached a record high. Spokesperson for realestate.co.nz, Vanessa Williams, spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9th February
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we spoke to the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, plus the Transport minister Chris Bishop joined us as repairs to roads hit by severe w...
Large crowds turn out for Wellington Pasifika Festival
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This year's Wellington Pasifika Festival was met with picture perfect weather, drawing large crowds to celebrate the cultures, languages and tradition...
Latest news from Australia
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Emma Cropper in Sydney,
More people going analogue
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If one of your new year's resolutions was to spend less time glued to your devices, you're part of a growing trend.
Kiwis hit the ice at Winter Olympics
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is hoping to medal in the Big Air event for the third winter Olympics in a row. Snow Sports New Zealand CEO Nic Cavan...
Latest market update
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
New Zealanders spend millions on subscription services
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders spend millions of dollars a year on subscription services, including ones they no longer use.
Morning sports update
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Delayed diagnosis, leaves girl with pain and trauma
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The parents of a Dunedin three-year-old fear she could face a life-time of pain and disability after failed surgery to fix her hip dislocation, which ...
Islamic groups concerned over terrorist’s appeal motive
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Islamic groups are worried the Christchurch terrorist is going to use his appeal to push himself back into the headlines. Abdur Razzaq is the chairman...
Hopes the extent of Moa Point damage to be known this week
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Water is hoping it'll get a clearer idea of the extent of the damage to the Moa Point Water Treatment Plant in the coming days. Wellington ...
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
Christchurch mosque shooter seeking to appeal convictions
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A hearing begins in the Court of Appeal this morning to determine if the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks c...
Morning sports chat
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Latest market update
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Locals say hundreds of vehicles damaged by new chipseal on SH2
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Central Hawke's Bay Mayor wants answers from the Transport Agency after dozens of drivers reported windscreen damage following roadworks on State ...
Auckland's mayor speaks ahead of big event week for city
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's set to be a big week for Auckland with the long-awaited International Convention Centre opening on Wednesday, and Sail GP descending on the water...
GP’s ADHD diagnosis and prescriptions a slow burn
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fewer doctors than you might think are offering ADHD diagnosis and prescription services, despite rule changes at the start of the month. Health corre...
Slip repairs continue after weeks of severe weather
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three weeks after severe weather caused slips on State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge, residents finally have a way out. Transport Minister Chris Bi...
Early business chat
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Calls for dengue fever vaccine in NZ after Cook Islands death
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A travel health clinic is calling for a dengue fever vaccine to be available in New Zealand after the Cook Islands reported its first death in the out...
Family of Nancy Guthrie release further plea for her return
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The family of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has issued a video plea, promising to pay for her safe return. The Arizona grandmother disappeared fro...
Morning rural news
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports chat
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Should children be taught to type in schools?
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital assessment is increasingly common and some tests, like the NCEA reading, writing and maths tests, are extremely high-stakes. Documents show th...
World news wrap
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Moa Point plant likely to be out of action for months
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crews have spent the weekend trying to clean up Wellington's waste water plant, so they can assess the damage. Green MP Julie Anne Genter's Rongatai e...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington beaches are a no-go zone after a water treatment plant outage sent raw wastewater into the sea off the southern coast. This morning, we spo...
Chappell Roan amongst artist hot to go at Laneway in Auckland
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That's the sound of Chappell Roan, one of 25 international and local artists set to perform today at the Laneway festival, held at Auckland's Western ...
Strong message to get out and vote at Waitangi celebrations
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has been welcomed to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. At the powhiri the Kiingitanga pledged that the proceeds from...
Winter Olympics get underway this weekend
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this weekend in Italy where 17 kiwis are competing in events like alpine and freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Dir...
Calls for school uniform costs to be kept in check
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland grandmother looking after two of her mokopuna says it is an everyday struggle to pay for food, let alone the costs at the start of a schoo...
Morning sports chat
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Latest market update
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
New data shows property flickers are back
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows Property flippers are back and are active in the market at a level not seen since before the GFC. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spo...
Schools at logger-heads with ministry offer staggered starts
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many schools are at logger-heads with the Education Ministry over whether induction days for new students count as an official school day. Education c...
Wellington seaside restrictions could be in place for months
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sewage seeping from Wellington's Moa Point wastewater treatment plant could affect seaside residents for months. Jamie McCaskill from the Wellington B...
Kiwi start-up maps climate for cities and communities
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi start-up has created software to assess risks from hazards, like climate change, and help businesses and communities adapt and build resilience...
Masters Games puzzle battle takes place
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jigsaw puzzle racing returned to the Masters Games in Dunedin, with competitors racing the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Individuals have up t...
Prime Minister back at Waitangi ahead of celebrations
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The prime minister and other MPs are bracing for this morning's powhiri on the Treaty Grounds - along with the passion and protest it tends to promise...
Storms hit honey production and access
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Island beekeepers are expecting a lighter and later honey harvest after struggling to get access to their hives mid-harvest. Last month's storms...
Morning sports chat
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning market update
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Big Butterfly Hunt aims to locate elusive Monarch
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well, there's growing concern we're seeing fewer Monarch butterflies in our gardens - and it's hoped a nationwide data collection project will identif...
School uniforms adding to financial pressure for families
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've been covering the cost of school uniforms and the added financial pressure that's putting on families. Katheren Leitner is the chief e...
Clinicians warn of ADHD diagnosis side effects
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clinicians are warning an ADHD diagnosis might have unexpected side effects, with research linking it to poor behaviour and grades in adolescents. Hea...
Wellington mayor Andrew Little discusses treatment plant outage
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Water says about 70 million litres of raw sewage is pouring into the sea every day the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant is out of actio...
Morning Business News
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Auckland unemployment rate remains higher than rest of NZ
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at ...
Auckland unemployment rate remains higher than rest of NZ
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at ...
British PM reveals he knew of Mandelson's links to Epstein
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is coming under increased pressure over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, whe...
Latest rural news
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports chat
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Sewage discharge closes Wellington beaches
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's unclear when Wellingtonians will be allowed back on some of their favourite beaches as millions of litres of raw sewage continue to pour into the...
Latest world news with Mitch McCann
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Mitch McCann.
Blue Spring coins to be collected for charity
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tourists who have been throwing their coins and rubbish into a spring will be helping someone else's wish come true when their loose change is collect...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4th February
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against th...
AI bots get their own social media platform
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new social media for bots, where AI posts, upvotes, argues, and occasionally declare themselves divine.Futurist and chief executive at Goril...
Frustration mounts over Christchurch wastewater stench
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bromley Residents have been left frustrated after a heated meeting with Christchurch City Council officials about the stench coming from a nearby wast...
Morning sports chat
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Latest business news
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Why some authors have missed out on critical payments
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand authors have missed out on an annual payment that some describe as a key part of their income. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to ...
Yellow-legged hornets appear to be spreading
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The number of yellow-legged hornets continues to rise in the Auckland outbreak - and they appear to be spreading. Lucy Xia reports.
Weekly Political Panel
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Treasury data shows home insurance premiums fell last year
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New data from Treasury shows home insurance premiums fell across all regions of the country in the last year, even in areas prone to weather-related r...
Locals keen for visitors to return to Mount Maunganui
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While grief still hangs over Mount Maunganui following the devastating landslide, locals are keen for people to return to the area. Mount Mainstreet m...
Morning sports chat
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Latest market update
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Big changes to driver licence process announced
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government has announced the second practical driving test will be gone from January next year. Driving instructor Lynn Holland spoke to Corin Dan...
New charter school to open in Wairoa
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new charter school on the East Coast will tailor its curriculum to meet the needs of local students.
Climate change a key focus for iwi leaders in Waitangi
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is a key focus for iwi leaders gathering at Waitangi this week, as coastal communities across the north-island recover from recent seve...
Insurer blocks new home loan policies in some areas
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More people are reporting trouble getting insurance in some parts of the South Island. Major insurer AA Insurance has paused new home insurance polici...
Morning business chat
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Waitaki district erosion could cost $70m by 2050
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Plans to fix coastal erosion caused by increasingly big and powerful waves could cost the Waitaki district $70 million before 2050. Katie Todd reports...
Invasive yellow-legged hornets still being found
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Biosecurity New Zealand has confirmed three more nests were found on the North Shore this week. Biosecurity New Zealand's Mike Inglis spoke to Corin D...
Russia launches biggest attack on Ukraine so far this year
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russia has launched what Ukraine says is its most powerful attack this year on the country's energy system - firing missiles and drones at power plant...
Morning rural news
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports chat
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Agencies alarmed by number of rough sleepers in Wellington
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Social agencies in Wellington say they're seeing alarming numbers of rough sleepers, with a constant stream of new people seeking help. It comes as an...
World News with Mitch McCann
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Mitch McCann.
David Seymour urges schools to keep uniform costs in check
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As many families struggle to pay for school uniforms - the Associate Education Minister is urging school boards to keep the cost of school uniforms in...
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health...
Internationally famous Taranaki cinema faces imminent closure
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Taranaki cinema complex faces imminent closure if it can't find new trustees. Robin Martin reports.
Capital Kiwi Project proving successful
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're a nation of Kiwis but many New Zealanders have never seen the bird they're named after in the wild. So when a project to bring the national icon...
Waitangi Day commemorations in the Far North kick off this week
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Waitangi Day commemorations in the Far North kick off this week, with thousands of people flocking to the small tourist town of Paihia. Waitangi Natio...
Morning Sports Chat for 3 February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Market Update for 3 February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Toyota Aqua the most stolen car
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's most stolen car is again the Toyota Aqua. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
Lower Hutt commuters frustrated by roadworks
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roadworks across Lower Hutt are testing commuters' patience with motorists venting their frustration about gridlock and long delays. Pretoria Gordon r...
Doctor hopes more people will be able to access Wegovy
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A weight loss doctor is hopeful more people will be able to access Wegovy in the near future. Dr Gerard McQuinlan spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour leader on India FTA
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the party's push to win all the Maori seats
Russell's upcycle shop benefitting from Covid de-clutter
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Post-Covid decluttering is continuing to help small community organisations and businesses thrive. Nona Pelletier reports.
Corrections knew of police probe into officer
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corrections was aware a probation officer was being investigated by police over allegations of sexual offending against a child for more than two week...
GPs urging patience over ADHD transition
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some GPs are urging patience while they gear up for diagonising and treating ADHD. Specialist GP at Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch and GenPro Chair ...
Morning Sports Chat for 3 February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Market Update for 3 February 2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Principals want time to implement new reports
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A principals group says schools need time to implement a new student report system being rolled out by the government. Lucy Naylor from the Auckland P...
AA Insurance to stop offering new policies in Woodend
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Major insurance company AA has confirmed it isn't offering new home insurance policies in Woodend, a town about 25 kilometres north of Christchurch. R...
Councillor calls on dirt bikers to stop
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland councillor is urging a 40-strong pack of dirtbikers to think of their community after police say they were driving dangerously at the week...