Morning Report

Temperatuers set to rise above 30 degrees

07 Jan 2026

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Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degr...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 January

06 Jan 2026

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The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along wi...

Chatty tui Pleakley surprises visitors at Otorohanga Kiwi House

06 Jan 2026

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A cheeky tui named Pleakley is delighting visitors at the Otorohanga Kiwi House by calling out and laughing at passersby. Taranaki Whanganui reporter ...

Historian says NZ soldiers outperformed Australians in wars

06 Jan 2026

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A British World War expert will tell a Wellington conference that New Zealand soldiers outperformed Australians in both world wars. The event will exp...

Ukraine peace talks taking place in Paris

06 Jan 2026

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Top officials and representatives of around thirty countries are in Paris today for the latest Ukraine peace talks. Europe Correspondent Lucy Thomson ...

Morning sports update

06 Jan 2026

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An update on the latest sports headlines with Joe Porter.

Morning market update

06 Jan 2026

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An update on the markets with Jeffrey Halley.

Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in Auckland

06 Jan 2026

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Tennis superstar, Venus Williams, has exited the ASB Classic in Auckland after being beaten by Poland's Magda Linette in the first round. Commentator ...

Who is behind the Manage My Health data hack?

06 Jan 2026

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The group calls itself Kazu. It has demanded US$60,000 after hundreds of thousands of medical files were stolen from one of the country's largest pati...

Tensions remain high in Venezuela

06 Jan 2026

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Tensions remain high in Venezuela after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro, with shots heard near the presidential palace yesterday....

Manage My Health CEO Vino Ramayah talks to RNZ following hack

06 Jan 2026

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The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along wi...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 January

05 Jan 2026

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Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores have pleaded not guilty on charges of narcoterrorism; The ransom threat from hackers who have stolen 400,000 patient f...

Is January too early for hot cross buns?

05 Jan 2026

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Woolworths sold more than 1.7 million hot cross buns last Easter - and that demand has them back on shelves just days after Christmas. RNZ's Life Edit...

Orakei residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows

05 Jan 2026

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Residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be their picturesque coastal view. Felix Walton reports.

The stark differences between Venezuela historically and today

05 Jan 2026

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Historian Dr Matthew O'Meagher explains how Venezuela has changed from being a regional economic powerhouse. He spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Morning sports update

05 Jan 2026

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An update on the latest sports headlines with Joe Porter.

Morning market update

05 Jan 2026

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An update on the markets with Jeffrey Halley.

Sharp regional differences emerging for house prices

05 Jan 2026

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New Zealand house prices have finished 2025 in the red, according to Cotality's latest Home Value Index - but there are early signs the market could b...

First-home buyers lead Queenstown property sales

05 Jan 2026

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First-home buyers are making up the biggest share of Queenstown property purchases in nearly two decades - but getting a foot on the ladder is still p...

Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores plead not guilty

05 Jan 2026

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Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores have pleaded not guilty on charges of narcoterrorism. US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Manage My Health data hackers ransom deadline expires today

05 Jan 2026

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The ransom threat from hackers who have stolen 400,000 patient files from Manage My Health is set to expire. Chair of the General Practice Owners Asso...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 January

04 Jan 2026

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Health Minister Simeon Brown provides an update on Manage My Health data hack; Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches; F...

Holiday road toll less than half of previous year

04 Jan 2026

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The holiday toll period stands at seven - less than half the previous year's toll of 15. NZ Police Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Grea...

The puzzle shop that's been open for 50 years

04 Jan 2026

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Reporter Peter de Graaf talks to the Puzzleman about his puzzle shop's remarkable longevity.

Latest developments following US actions in Venezuela

04 Jan 2026

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US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green with the latest on the United States actions in Venezuela.

ASB Tennis Classic starts in Auckland

04 Jan 2026

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The ASB Tennis Classic starts today in Auckland, but local star Lulu Sun won't be taking part. Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Morning Business News for 5 January 2025

04 Jan 2026

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

US actions in Venezuela breach international law - Helen Clark

04 Jan 2026

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke ...

How significant are latest data breaches?

04 Jan 2026

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Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches. Paul Spain, CEO of Gorilla Technology spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Simeon Brown responds to Manage My Health data hack

04 Jan 2026

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Latest on information for patients, ransom and possible release of details on darkweb, government action - Health NZ, police, GCSB.

Venezuelan living in NZ responds to latest developments

04 Jan 2026

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Katherine Halkett, a Venezuelan woman living in New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December

18 Dec 2025

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Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders hav...

Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis

18 Dec 2025

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Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was t...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

18 Dec 2025

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We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The rural posties helping Santa this Christmas

18 Dec 2025

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Country Life producer Gianina Schwanecke tagged along with a rural postie making the rounds ahead of Christmas.

Auckland cemeteries running out of space

18 Dec 2025

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Auckland Council is securing more burial and cremation spaces as the city's cemeteries begin to run out of capacity. Auckland Council's Park & Communi...

Cost of school contamination clean up unclear

18 Dec 2025

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The Government is providing financial support for schools facing large bills for replacing carpet, curtains and other items because they've had contam...

Market Update for 19 December 2025

18 Dec 2025

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

What are the best options for money savers?

18 Dec 2025

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Savings account rates generally aren't offering enough interest to keep up with inflation. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

More Christmas messages from Parliament

18 Dec 2025

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We hear from Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, along with ACT Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour.

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

18 Dec 2025

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

Airports prepare for busiest day of the year

18 Dec 2025

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The airports are preparing to welcome travellers from near and far with today set to be Christchurch Airport's busiest day yet. Auckland is also geari...

Christmas messages from New Zealand political leaders

18 Dec 2025

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Time for some more Christmas messages from political party leaders. We hear from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters and Te Pati Maori co-leaders ...

Road cone hotline being shut down early

18 Dec 2025

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The Government is shutting down its road cone hotline early, saying it's done what it needed to do. Dave Tilton, chief executive of traffic management...

Principals highlight challenges for schools in poor communities

18 Dec 2025

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Some principals say the Education Review Office isn't giving schools in poor communities enough credit for the challenges they face. Jason Miles, Vice...

Sports Chat for 19 December 2025

18 Dec 2025

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

Market Update for 19 December 2025

18 Dec 2025

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

What makes a good Christmas lunch?

18 Dec 2025

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Morning Report producer Georgie Hanafin asked Christmas grocery shoppers in Christchurch about some of their non-negotiables for Christmas dinners. RN...

Gloriavale leaders to challenge school closure

18 Dec 2025

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Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure of its school. Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Supporter Trust spoke ...

Parents of suicide victim call for better information sharing

18 Dec 2025

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The parents of a 13-year-old who died by suspected suicide after contacting multiple helplines are pleading for better information sharing by crisis s...

Latest data shows 1.1 percent increase in GDP

18 Dec 2025

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Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter. Port of Auckland chief e...

Christmas messages from Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins

18 Dec 2025

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We've got some Christmas messages from the political leaders at Parliament to bring you throughout the programme. First up we have the Prime Minister ...

Morning Business News for 19 December 2025

18 Dec 2025

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Sixteen remain critical following Bondi attack

18 Dec 2025

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Sixteen people remain in hospital across Sydney following the Bondi Beach attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Sydney.

Services prepare for summer surge in teen drinking

18 Dec 2025

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Community volunteers and emergency services are bracing for a surge of young partygoers as New Year hotspots fill up across the country. Harm-reductio...

European leaders meet to discuss using frozen Russian assets

18 Dec 2025

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European Union leaders are meeting to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund a loan to help Ukraine's war effort. Correspondent William Denselow ...

Morning Rural News for 19 December 2025

18 Dec 2025

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News from the rural farming sector.

Early Sports Chat

18 Dec 2025

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Reaction to latest GDP figures

18 Dec 2025

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The retail, construction and manufacturing sectors are cautiously optimistic about recent growth in the country's economy. Delphine Herbert reports.

World News Wrap

18 Dec 2025

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

Economic forecaster reviews the year in finance

18 Dec 2025

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It's been a busy week in economic and business news, with fresh GDP figures showing the economy grew in the September Quarter, and the new Reserve Ban...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December

17 Dec 2025

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The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioni...

Great Honda City road trip takes place in Canterbury

17 Dec 2025

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Enthusiasts from as far as Australia, joined a convoy of the little cars from Christchurch to a working farm station in Canterbury's Avoca Valley, for...

Ministry of Health decides not to renew flu tracking contract

17 Dec 2025

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The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Pretoria Gordon reports.

Government returning more than 3000 hectares of land to Maori

17 Dec 2025

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The government is returning more than 3000 hectares to Maori in the top of the South Island, along with 420-million dollars in compensation. Attorney-...

Sports Chat for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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Market Update for 18 December 2025

Warnings for teachers over new school curriculum

17 Dec 2025

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Primary school principals are warning teachers will struggle to teach the Government's new curriculum in classes that include children from multiple y...

Rising home loan rates have take some borrowers by surprise.

17 Dec 2025

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The country's biggest bank says it's seen an increase in people wanting to shift from floating to fixed rates over the past week. Money correspondent,...

Bondi shooting suspect charged with 59 offences

17 Dec 2025

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The alleged Bondi shooter has been charged with 59 offences, including one terrorist act and 15 counts of murder. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin ...

Dalton Foundation helping young sportswomen reach world stage

17 Dec 2025

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A foundation born out of tragedy is helping young sportswomen compete on the world stage. Tania Dalton is a former Silver Fern who died in 2017, aged ...

Sports News for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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The Black Caps are expecting the Mt Maunganui pitch to be more spin-friendly than any other surface they've played on during the test series against t...

Renewable energy groups warn new gas hookups risk higher bills

17 Dec 2025

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Renewable energy advocates say it's madness thousands of new piped gas connections are being put into houses every year despite dwindling supply. Clim...

Starship kids light up Sky Tower for Christmas

17 Dec 2025

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Children at Auckland's Starship Hospital have been given a rare chance to light up one of the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Sky Tower. Stars...

Primary school teachers reject latest government offer

17 Dec 2025

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Primary school teachers say they rejected the Government's latest pay offer because it would have left them out of pocket after inflation. NZEI lead n...

Sports Chat for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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Market Update for 18 December 2025

Canterbury's Santa helper shares 40 years of Christmas wishes

17 Dec 2025

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For more than 40 years, Bernard Egan has been tasked with the job of being Santa's helper. Listening to Christmas wishes and taking notes from kids ba...

Police helicopter refusal questioned in Coromandel rescue

17 Dec 2025

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Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to rescue a teenage girl stranded on a Coromandel cliff. Police later apologis...

Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 59 offences

17 Dec 2025

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A twenty-four-year-old suspect in the mass shooting at Bondi has been charged with 59 offences, including one terrorist act and 15 counts of murder. C...

Police union says officers abused after McSkimming scandal

17 Dec 2025

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The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal. Police Association preside...

Sports News for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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England were left fuming after Australia's Alex Carey survived a caught-behind appeal on day one of the third Ashes test, with the review technology f...

Business News for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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Business news for 18 December 2025

Duty lawyers plan week-long strike over pay, conditions

17 Dec 2025

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A number of Auckland duty lawyers plan to stop work for a week over poor pay and working conditions. Finn Blackwell has the story.

Online flu tracking tool loses government funding

17 Dec 2025

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The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online FluTracking surveillance tool. Epidemiologist Michael Baker, from Otago Un...

New Brown University shooting suspect captured on CCTV

17 Dec 2025

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US police are asking the public to pay attention to the posture, body language, and walk, of a Brown University shooting suspect, captured on CCTV. Co...

Morning Rural News for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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News from the rural farming sector.

Early Sports Chat for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Coroner finds barriers to youth suicide prevention in Northland

17 Dec 2025

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A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland in the wake of a t...

World News Wrap

17 Dec 2025

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

New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast

17 Dec 2025

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After a hot and sunny start to December, New Zealand has been hit by a cold snap. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann.

Sports News for 18 December 2025

17 Dec 2025

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Hometown hero Alex Carey scored his first Ashes century to help rescue Australia from a top order batting collapse and reach 326 for 8 at stumps on a ...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December

16 Dec 2025

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; It has been a big year for the country's educatio...

Charlotte Cook speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bondi

16 Dec 2025

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One of the gunmen who police believe carried out the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach has woken from a coma. Police are yet to announce what char...

Claims FIFA World Cup ticket prices are "extortionate"

16 Dec 2025

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Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are officially on sale, but for many fans the excitement has come with a ...

Sports Chat for 17 December 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 17 December 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Increase in travel insurance payouts

16 Dec 2025

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Southern Cross says even though fewer people are taking out travel insurance, the amount it's paying in claims keeps going up. Money correspondent Sus...

Wait times for rheumatologists continue to grow

16 Dec 2025

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Some rheumatologists are turning down about half the specialist referrals they receive from GPs in order to provide adequate treatment for their exist...

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni

16 Dec 2025

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