Morning Report

Morning Rural News for 16 April 2026

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The future manager of New Zealand's largest farm is still to be determined, while high country farms could benefit from a law change - meanwhile farme...

Early Sports Chat for 16 April 2026

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Government urged to subsidise rooftop solar

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is being urged to subsidise rooftop solar for households in the upcoming budget. With the war in the Middle East driving up fuel prices...

World News Wrap for 16 April 2026

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Nick Harper.

Auckland Cricket and Rugby to leave Eden Park

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby are leaving Eden Park, after the signing of a new deal for the management of the stadium. Auckland Cricket has ann...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 April

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Political panel: Chris Bishop and Vanushi Walters; India FTA: More businesses call for cross-party support; Tuvalu in state of emergency over fuel sup...

Iconic Foveaux Hotel on the market

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the Southern most hotels in the world is being put on the market. The Foveaux Hotel in Bluff, is an art deco themed 10-room hotel, built in 193...

Auckland Council rolls out AI assistant for complaints

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council has rolled out an AI assistant to help people having problems with things like graffiti, roaming dogs and party noise. Deputy Mayor D...

Sports update with Nathan Rarere

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market update

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Security issue at Auckland Airport

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A security issue at Auckland Airport has meant people have had to rescan their bags, with huge queues through the domestic terminal. Regan Savage, a p...

How's your KiwiSaver doing?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The past decade has been a pretty good one for investors - albeit with a few blips. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds (and her dog Spencer) speaks to ...

Worries over healthcare access on Stewart Island

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been at least a decade since Rakiura had regular GP visits - and for a brief period last year there were no healthcare workers on the island at a...

Political panel: Chris Bishop and Vanushi Walters

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Vanushi Walters joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.

Google AI directing hospital inquiries to Timaru cafe

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Timaru cafe's phone has been ringing off the hook for the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, many of those on the other end of the call are seekin...

Should you learn to speed read?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As surveys suggest Kiwi office workers are increasingly using AI to summarise information, a Wellington consulting group says its courses promising to...

Gore travel agent on Fonterra payout

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra's sale of its Mainland Group consumer business saw shareholding farmer-suppliers take home an average of $400,000. Could retailers in dairy f...

Sports update with Nathan Rarere

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market update: 15 April 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

National ticketing solution: Delays annoy Wellington leaders

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington commuters can now use contactless payments on public transport, but a nation-wide ticketing system may still be some while away. Greater We...

Forsyth Barr Stadium CEO resigns

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dunedin Venues CEO has resigned after 18 months in the job. It's as Forsyth Barr Stadium continues its more than two-year wait for a major concert...

Support worker: Mileage rate increase not enough

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government has temporarily increased mileage reimbursement rates for home and community support workers to offset soaring fuel prices - but it's n...

India FTA: More businesses call for cross-party support

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dozens of businesses have now signed an open letter calling for politicians to back the India-New Zealand free trade deal. Te Taumata's Hone McGregor ...

Business update: 15 April 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update on the business world from Corin Dann.

Tuvalu in state of emergency over fuel supply worries

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A state of emergency has been declared on Funafuti Island. Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy Communication and Innovation Simon Kofe spoke to In...

Middle East war: Israel and Lebanon meet for talks

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first direct meeting between Lebanon and Israel in 40 years. Washington correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to John Campbell.

Morning Rural News: 15 April 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The cranberry and citrus harvest are underway, while there's still plenty on offer at recent weaner fair and calf sales. The latest rural news with Gi...

Early Sports Chat: 15 April 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Greens want more bus funding amid fuel crisis

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Green Party wants the government to help councils fund improvements to bus networks, to reduce people's reliance on petrol-fuelled cars. But Trans...

World news wrap 15 April 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Warriors sell out Wellington Stadium

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warriors have sold out Wellington Stadium a week before kick off. Wellington NZ chief executive Mark Oldershaw spoke to John Campbell.

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Transport Minister Chris Bishop speaks to John Campbell; Correspondent Simon Marks live from W...

Independent bookstore in Auckland's Mt Eden turning a new page

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An independent bookstore in Auckland's Mt Eden is turning a new page, with a familiar face at the helm. Jenna Todd started working at Time Out Books 2...

ANZ economists expects three OCR rate increases this year

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ economists are expecting the central bank to increase the Official Cash Rate three times later this year, taking the OCR from the current 2.25% to...

Sports update

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market update

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Firefighters describe clash with police over Auckland rescue

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Firefighters have described clashing with police over who should rescue a woman trapped on a cliff above the sea north of Auckland last month. Phil Pe...

Are property investors selling up or buying up?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey showed many property investors were trying to sell up. However, new data shows others are buying in growing numbers. Money corresponde...

Severe weather reignites debate about managed retreat

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The recent severe weather has reignited debate about managed retreat. Willie Te Aho, Chief Executive of Te Aitanga a Mahaki Trust, on the East Coast s...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop speaks to John Campbell

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclone Vaianu has exposed the fragility of New Zealand's transport links. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to John Campbell.

Closures on State Highways impacting growers

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The closures on State Highways 35 and two this week have once again impacted growers in Tairawhiti, who use those vital transport links to get their p...

Sports update

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market update

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Wairoa mayor describes cyclone states of emergency as woke

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wairoa District mayor Craig Little is worried overuse of the state of emergency could lessen the impact for residents. Mayor Little spoke to John Camp...

Niche NZ spirits seeing rapid growth in key export markets

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's niche alcoholic spirits are seeing rapid growth in key export markets, with plenty of potential for more of the same. Business reporter ...

Federated Farmers boss discusses Fonterra farmer payout

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra shareholders are flush with cash this morning, after receiving their share of the sale of the company's consumer brands. Wayne Langford is a ...

Tour operator says ferries is dragging down NZ reputation

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The reliability of the Cook Strait ferries is dragging the country's reputation down, according to an international tour operator. Mary Argue reports....

Correspondent Simon Marks live from Washington DC

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US navy is blockading Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ships that approach it will be immediately eliminated. Correspondent Simon ...

Business news

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Retail NZ calls for immediate crackdown on illicit tobacco

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Retail NZ is calling for an immediate and rigorous crackdown on illicit tobacco, before it's too late. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke t...

Hungary's new leader speaks following election win

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hungary's new leader Péter Magyar has vowed to usher in what he calls a new era, saying voters have opted for a complete regime change. BBC's corresp...

Morning rural news

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's pay day for Fonterra's farmer-shareholders today and a major bank's prediction for farmgate milk prices has lifted. The latest rural news with Gi...

Early Sports Chat

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Police treating graffiti attack as hate-motivated crime

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A local councillor says there's no room for hate in South Auckland after threatening graffiti was discovered outside a school. Police are treating the...

World news wrap

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

New AI tool successful at finding vulnerabilities in systems

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new AI tool developed by Anthropic AI is so successful at finding vulnerabilities in computer systems, the company hasn't released it publicly. Auck...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 April

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; What US blockade could mean for international shipping; Road closures affecting farmers and g...

Wellington Zoo celebrates 120th birthday

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Zoo is celebrating its 120th birthday. Chief executive, Karen Fifield spoke to John Campbell.

Concern over future storm resilience from top climate scientist

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A top climate scientist is warning New Zealand may soon struggle to cope with the impact of storms made worse by climate change. Victoria University o...

Sports Chat

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Viktor Orbán has condeeded, ending 16 years in power

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has condeeded, ending 16 years in power.

How new building development is changing our suburbs

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

High levels of building activity in recent years have changed the makeup of some suburbs around the country. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke t...

Disputes between parents and schools leading to absences

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some children are missing weeks and even months of vital schooling because of stand-offs between their parents and their schools. Education correspond...

Cyclone forces cancellation of Supercars race

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the only time in Supercar history, organisers cancelled a race before it started - citing the extreme weather Cyclone Vaianu was meant to bring. S...

Whakatane’s acting mayor provides update on cyclone damage

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell will visit storm-hit Whakatane this morning. The city's acting mayor Julie Jukes spoke to Ing...

John Campbell interviews Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Ohope residents returning home following cyclone evacuations

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Residents who evacuated their Ohope homes have begun returning. Resident Mark Jenkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sports Chat

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Number of children in charter schools growing

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The number of children in charter schools is growing, with Act leader David Seymour saying it proves parents want choice. Head of Twin Oaks Classical ...

Road closures affecting farmers and growers

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Downed trees and surface flooding have once again closed State Highways 35 and 2 around the East Coast. Roads are critical for Bay of Plenty farmers a...

Cyclone damages areas from Northland to Bay of Plenty

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

North Islanders have taken another hammering with Vaianu lashing the North and East of the country. RNZ reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira travelled from...

CDEM manager provides update on cyclone damage

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclone Vaianu has ripped up trees, downed powerlines and brought flooding to parts of the country. Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management Joh...

Business News

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Trump says US will impose naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to John Campbell from Washington.

What US blockade could mean for international shipping

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What could a US navy blockade at Strait of Hormuz mean for international shipping? Lars Jensen, a former director at Maersk, and now CEO at Vespucci M...

Morning rural news for 13 April 2026

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers are starting to see prices rise for key farm inputs, and the cost of putting on fertiliser is also going up. The latest rural news with Gianin...

Early Sports Chat

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Calls for more support for prisoners before release

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Salvation Army says prisoners deserve more help planning for their release to ensure they're not out on the street. Lauren Crimp reports.

World News Wrap

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Farmers assess the damage of Cyclone Vaianu

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Farmers, particularly along the north and east of the North Island, are this morning waking up to survey the full extent of the damage caused by Cyclo...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 April

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest information as Cyclone Vaianu heads for New Zealand; An update on the conflict in the Middle East from BBC correspondent Paul Adams; Region...

Latest news from Australia

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Corin Dann farewelled from Morning Report

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Corin Dann is farewelled by Ingrid Hipkiss and new host John Campbell on his final Morning Report.

Regional spotlight: Methven’s Scarecrow Trail

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We head to Methven for its Scarecrow Trail which is running until April 19th. One of its organisers, Gillian Heald spoke to Corin Dann.

Market Update

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

What’s next for home loan rates?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Home loan rates fell rapidly through last year - then started to rise again when the Reserve Bank turned its attention to OCR increases. Money corresp...

Damning report released on the state of New Zealand's water

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ report shows mounting pressure from agriculture, climate change and housing sprawl among other threats.K...

Weekly Sports Panel

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly Sports Panel: RNZ sports editor Dana Johannsen and former All Black captain Taine Randell.

Latest on Cyclone Vaianu’s forecast with Chris Brandolino

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclone Vaianu is expected to bring severe wind gusts, and rainfall to parts of the North Island on Sunday, with officials urging people to prepare. C...

NZ's parkrun movement links up with GPs for trial

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new partnership between the Royal College of GPs and parkrun will see more doctors encourage patients to lace up their sneakers. Wanaka-based GP Dr ...

Cautious optimism in tourism sector ahead of winter season

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Tasman tourism operator is "cautiously optimistic" for the winter period, counting on its loyal customers to help keep things ticking along.

Latest from Civil Defence ahead of Cyclone Vaianu arrival

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Officials are warning people to prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu, which will bear down on the North Island this weekend. For the very latest ...

Sports Chat

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cycle courier business owner says business is busier than ever

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Dunedin based courier business which uses bikes to deliver goods is busier than ever as more locals look for fuel-free options. Owner and 'chief ped...

Regional councils ask government for help over small airlines

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Regional councils are asking the government to help sustain the small airlines that connect them to the rest of the country.

Union says Christchurch Hospital staffing a danger patients

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The nurses union believes short staffing at Christchurch Hospital is a danger to patients and workers. Krystal Gibbens reports.