Morning Report
Episodes
Mandelson documents reveal criticism of Starmer’s leadership
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to John Campbell from London following the release of documents relating to former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson.
Morning Rural News for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Sports Chat for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Holiday weekend road toll highest in ten years
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luka Forman reports on the King's Birthday weekend road toll which was the highest in ten years.
World news wrap
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Are petrol prices easing off?
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Policy Advisor, Terry Collins talks to John Campbell about why petrol prices have eased off lately, with prices around the $3 mark.
Sports News for 2 June 2026
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports News for 2 June 2026.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 May
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Papatoetoe GP responds to budget health announcements; Pediatrician raises concerns over child poverty progress; Opotiki trades academy responds to bu...
Latest news from Australia
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.
Queenstown kicks off winter with Snow Fest
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO Mat Woods spoke to John Campbell about the start of Snow Fest and the opening of Coronet Peak.
Maori broadcasting among few Budget funding boosts
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maori broadcasting has emerged as one of the few Maori-specific initiatives to get funding under the coalition, with $48 million allocated over the ne...
Students march on Parliament over Budget cuts
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government's budget sparked angry scenes in Wellington last night when hundreds of students marched on Parliament. Education correspondent John Ge...
Market update
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Susan Edmunds on what Budget means for KiwiSaver
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiSaver providers are welcoming changes in this year's Budget but say the Government won't be able to duck the super issue forever. Changes were mad...
Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
Jo Moir and Corin Dann discuss budget reaction
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir, and Business Editor, Corin Dann were in the Budget lock up and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Che Fu discusses hall of fame honour with John Campbell
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Che Fu took the stage at the Aotearoa Music Awards last night, accepting his induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The award was given to...
Criminologist discusses so-called ‘coconut cartel’ case
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Police in Apia have launched an investigation into a bizarre international case involving two Samoan men who confessed to the murder the leader of a S...
Sports update
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Opotiki trades academy responds to budget announcement
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government will fund a doubling of the number of places in trades academies. The nearly $70 million cost comes from the axing of the tertiary fees...
Budget fuels government coalition friction
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government delivered a sugar-free budget, with no election-year sweetener. The result has caused a bit of coalition friction, but lays down a chal...
Paediatrician raises concerns over child poverty progress
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new child poverty report shows the country isn't on track to meet its 2028 targets. Auckland University Emeritus Professor Dr Innes Asher is a retir...
Papatoetoe GP responds to budget health announcements
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Health was the big winner of this year's budget, with $5.8 billion dollars of new spending announced. Dr Karl Cole is a GP based in Papatoetoe, and ha...
Business news
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
New hospital and technology funding unveiled in Budget
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government's budget outlined a boost in capital funding for regional hospital upgrades and new digital systems. Health correspondent Kate Green re...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses ‘responsible budget’
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what she's called the "responsible Budget".
Morning rural news
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Everlee Wihongi lawyer speaks to John Campbell
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand woman detained by ICE in the US for weeks appeared in court this morning. Her lawyer, Marc Christopher spoke to John Ca...
Early sports update
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
World news wrap
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Critical roads to get resilience upgrade funding
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Burke, a former chief executive of LeaderBrand spoke to John Campbell about what the government has announced for roading infrastructure in th...
Midday Business news for 28th May 2026
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 May
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI set to assist breast cancer detection in NZ; Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman speaks to John Campbell; NZ among world's worst for landfill waste p...
What to expect at tonight's Aotearoa Music Awards
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's AMAs will see Che Fu inducted into the Hall of Fame plus a raft of Kiwi artists are performing. 101 host and awards presenter Kara Rickard s...
Young people call for support in today’s budget
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A group of young people are hoping for a helping hand for the country's Rangitahi in today's budget. The number of 15 to 24 year-olds who don't have a...
Tourism operators brace for more severe weather
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism operators are bracing for more frequent storms after some experienced their most weather disrupted summer on record. A storm hit the country e...
Sports update
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Can your boss demand you arrive before work starts?
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you start at 9am, can your boss demand you're there at 8:55? It's a debate that sparked up again across the Tasman when a hair salon posted a video...
Transport subsidy changes worry disabled commuters
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A vision impaired man who relies on taxis to get to work says a drop in the transport subsidy next month means he may have to move closer to his workp...
Waitaki residents group warns over rates pressure
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Waitaki District ratepayers are facing the possibility of a 22 percent average rate hike for the year. Waitaki Ratepayers and Residents Association's ...
Precinct Property CEO upbeat on Auckland’s future
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the country's largest commercial property developers says sentiment in Auckland is picking up, with the City Rail Link on its way, tourists bac...
Jo Moir and Corin Dann preview Budget 2026
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will today reveal their 2026 budget, outlining how money will be spent, what it will and won't be spent on, and where it will come from...
Coal mine expansion paused over uncertain demand
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bathurst Resources has paused its plans for a fast-tracked mine expansion near Huntly in the Waikato because it doesn't know if it can sell the coal. ...
Sports update
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
NZ among world’s worst for landfill waste per person
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from the World Bank shows New Zealanders generate almost two kilograms of rubbish per person each day. That's among the worst per capita,...
Political reporter Russell Palmer previews today’s budget
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The budget is being unveiled today, with the government promising a careful balancing of the books and no big spendup. Political reporter Russell Palm...
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman speaks to John Campbell
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says it expects to raise the official cash rate some time in this year, in the hopes of batting away the risk of persistent inflation...
AI set to assist breast cancer detection in NZ
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the country, and AI will be introduced in the screening process. Breast Cancer Foun...
Business news
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Manage My Health breach prompts security warning
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The privacy commissioner has recommended a central vetting process for GP apps, following the Manage My Health data breach. It found Health NZ and Man...
Beirut correspondent on escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lebanese authorities say a wave of Israeli strikes have killed 31 people, including at least four children. AP journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Joh...
Morning rural news
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Race heats up in Te Tai Tokerau electorate
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The race is on with four candidates now confirmed to be contesting the Te Tai Tokerau seat. Te Pati Maori announced its candidate yesterday for the Ma...
World news wrap
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Businesses say stadium events costing them customers
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch's new Te Kaha Stadium has been great news for the city. But for some nearby businesses road closures during big events are causing headac...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday May 27
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly political panel; Damning report into Manage My Health data breach; John Campell joins Moana Pasifika's training; Youth unemployment is at nearl...
The campaign to keep NZ music protected
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Split Enz' iconic tune "I see Red" is just one of a raft of songs set to be protected by a law change extending the time artists hold the copyright to...
Youth unemployment is at nearly 15 percent
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Youth unemployment is at nearly 15 percent, which is roughly three times that of the wider working age population.
Groups take legal action over AI
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is pushing for widespread use of AI in the public service at a 'pivotal' time for scores of lawsuits against AI globally. Phil Penningt...
Sports update
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Is Trade Me still a go-to for second hand items?
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is Trade Me still the place to go to buy and sell secondhand items? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Weekly Political Panel
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni discuss tomorrow's Budget on Morning Report, for our Weekly Political Panel.
Three family members to compete in BMX World Champs
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Whangarei family must be doing something right... with three members of the Dinsdales having qualified to compete in the BMX Racing World Champs. Fa...
Political update
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what might be in the budget, and MPs' housing perks.
Ombudsman to investigate PM's office over OIA
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ombudsman has agreed to investigate accusations of withholding of official information by the prime minister's office. This follows the government...
Sports update
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Latest market updates
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
District councillor criticised for attending meetings online.
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Tasman District councillor has raised a few eyebrows for attending most meetings over Zoom or Teams despite living minutes away from the council bui...
Auckland councillor agree to 7.9% rate rise
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders' rates bills are set to rise by an average of 7 point 9 percent. Councillors voted yesterday to accept the annual budget proposed by Mayor...
John Campell joins Moana Pasifika's training
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Super rugby franchise Moana Pasifika placed in liquidation yesterday, it seemed certain that this weekend's season ending game against the Brumbi...
An early morning update from RNZ’s business team.
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Privacy Commissioner has issued a damning report into the hacking of the Manage My Health app - private information of almost 100-thousand New Zea...
Damning report into Manage My Health data breach
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Privacy Commissioner has issued a damning report into the hacking of the Manage My Health app - private information of almost 100-thousand New Zea...
Business news
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Auckland ratepayers face 8% rates hike
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following an hours-long meeting yesterday the majority of Auckland councillors voted 15 to 8 to move ahead with an average 7.9% residential rates rise...
Iran's foreign ministry condemns fresh strikes by the US
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's foreign ministry says US strikes are a "gross violation" of the ceasefire. The BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to John Campbel...
Morning rural news
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Palmerston North teen loses consciousness every 3 days
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fourteen-year-old Amelia Guest has has Functional Neurological Disorder - and she loses consciousness every three days. When she awakes has no idea wh...
World news wrap
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
What do dozens of Air New Zealand flight cuts mean for Dunedin?
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is making yet more cuts to domestic and international flights in the coming months, as it grapples with volatile jet prices. It's alre...
Midday business news
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
$1m in political donations linked to fast track applications
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An RNZ investigation has revealed one-million dollars in political donations from people and entities linked to fast track applications since 2022. Th...
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 May
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How a Christchurch school is dealing with pitfalls of social media; Weekly interview with opposition leader Chris Hipkins; Could the fuel crisis drive...
Raglan farewells NZ leg of World Surf League
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raglan has waved goodbye to the world's top surfers - for now - as the New Zealand leg of the World Surf League comes to an end. Surfing New Zealand's...
Inquest hears how police feared Chch man planned terror attack
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Police feared Artemiy 'Troy' Dubovskiy was planning terror attack, coronial inquest told. Timothy Brown reports.
What are some alternative ideas for $350m fees free funds?
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First Foundation chief executive Kirk Sargent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports update
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
KiwiSaver balances are growing but not for everyone
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at new data showing the average KiwiSaver balance is growing - and more people are amassing quite significant ...
Workers relying on credit cards to manage their bills
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some workers are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are calling in sick to cope with the surging cost of living. Field corres...
Could the fuel crisis drive people out of their cars for good?
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A public transport advocate says an increase in bus usage across Auckland is an opportunity to get people out their cars for good. Patrick Reynolds fr...
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Actor Karen O'Leary pays tribute to Dame Jools
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tributes have poured in for Dame Jools Topp. Actor Karen O'Leary shared her memories with John Campbell.
Political update
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.
Sports update
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.