Morning Report

Early Sports Chat for 17 December 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Government surplus now expected in 2029/30.

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of the treasury's latest economic forecasts. Anneke Smith reports....

World News Wrap for 17 December 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Increase in the number of sober curious people

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland University addiction researcher Dr Kate Kersey says more people are curious about going sober, so it is important to have options for everyon...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet h...

Forest and Bird’s new plan to get people in touch with nature

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forest and Bird has come up with a new way to entice kids, and adults, to swap screen time for green time. Forest and Bird's Lily Duval spoke to Ingri...

Splore Festival to call it quits after 2026 show

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Splore has decided to call it quits after its 2026 show after lower than hoped ticket sales. Long time owner John Minty spoke to Corin Dann.

Inland Revenue applies to wind up more than 120 businesses

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inland Revenue made applications to wind up more than 120 businesses in November, as it draws to the end of a year in which it has come down hard on t...

Water Fight Part 1: Canterbury's nitrate emergency

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Canterbury public health researcher says the legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is too high and potentially causing pre-term births and bowe...

RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Bondi Beach

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann from Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Paws on Board: Inside NZ's Pet Bus

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckla...

Roadside drug testing underway in Wellington

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roadside drug testing is underway in Wellington with police able to stop and screen drivers for the presence of illegal drugs. Director of Road Polici...

Locals and visitors pay their respects at scene of Bondi attack

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People have laid floral tributes in Bondi, paying their respects to those killed in the terror attack. Bondi Ward Councillor, Michelle Stephenson spok...

Sports Chat for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sports Chat for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Timely reminder to use sunscreen as summer heat hits

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen. Head of advocacy and public affairs at...

Data shows Kiwis spend 40% of income on rent

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows New Zealander renters are spending about 40 percent of their income on rent. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds reports.

Armed police stand guard at NZ Jewish sites

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Armed police are standing guard at Jewish sites around New Zealand following the Bondi terror attack Assistant Commissioner of National and Internatio...

Latest update from Bondi following terror attack

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the Bondi terror attack there have been moves for a change to Australia's gun laws. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from B...

Business News for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Majority in favour of urban cycleways

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey has found more people want investment into urban cycleways than don't, but it's pretty close. Otago University professor and lead author ...

Australian national cabinet agrees to bolster gun control laws

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. ABC producer Mary Lloyd spoke to Cor...

Morning Rural News for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news from Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Treaty settlement process with largest iwi remains stalled

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Treaty settlement process of Aotearoa's largest iwi remains stalled. Peter de Graaf reports from Kerikeri.

World News Wrap for 16 December 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Reserve Bank governor says OCR unlikely to be cut for some time

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 December

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend provide...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Police meeting with NZ jewish community following Bondi attack

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NZ Police are meeting Jewish community leaders over security this morning after the Bondi Beach shootings. New Zealand Jewish Council president Juliet...

Wellington bakery offering free sourdough lessons

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington bakery chain has been doing its bit to ease the stress of food insecurity, holding free weekly sourdough lessons for locals at its Upper ...

The hidden 'good value' suburbs across NZ revealed

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New research from Corelogic has looked at which suburbs have the biggest price difference from their neighbours. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spo...

Project aiming for native forest in hills around Porirua

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A bold project aims to cloak the hills behind Porirua east in native forest, with hundreds of hectares of native planting underway. Ellen O'Dwyer repo...

Half a million passports set to expire in 2026

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than half a million New Zealanders' passports are set to expire next year. Department of Internal Affairs' Rachel Leota.spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Latest updates from Bondi Beach

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of people ran for their lives at Bondi Beach in Sydney last night, when gunmen opened fire on a Jewish event. ABC producer Mary Lloyd spoke t...

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

MTA says government has got WOF changes wrong

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Motor Trade Association says the Government has got it wrong with proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, and is urging motorists to ha...

Sports Chat for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sports Chat for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

DOC to start charging for parking at three South Island sites

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DOC will be charging for car parking at Aoraki Mount Cook, as part of a seven month pilot across three South Island sites. Mackenzie District Mayor, S...

Police to test for illegal drugs in Wellington from today

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Police will begin testing drivers for illegal drugs in the Wellington District today. Drug Detection Agency Chief Executive Glenn Dobson spoke to Ingr...

Calls to crackdown on 'ghost' immigration agents

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An immigration lawyer says authorities need to crack down on unscrupulous 'ghost' agents - not victimise migrants who are defrauded by them. Kim Baker...

Lastest information from Bondi Beach shooting

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the Bondi Beach terror attack as an 'act of evil antisemitism'. Australia correspondent Emma...

Early Business News for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Infrastructure Commission urges release of project advice

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Infrastructure Commission wants all government business cases, budget submissions and advice about infrastructure investments made public by defau...

The end is near for cellphones still relying on the 3G network

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off. Telecommunica...

Rural News for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Efforts to keep golden clam from Kai Iwi Lakes

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of Northland's top holiday spots and an ecological treasure - but right now Kai Iwi Lakes is facing a serious threat. Reporter Peter de Graaf...

Latest data shows cost of food increasing

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data commissioned by Foodstuffs shows grocery suppliers lifted prices by an average 2.4% in the 12 months to November. Infometrics chief executive...

World News Wrap for 15 December 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier ...

Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Proof that having a pet makes you happier

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's now evidencve of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend. Michelle Le Long from PD Insurance spoke to Corin Dann.

Yellow-legged hornets continue to spread

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beekeepers are on high alert as invasive yellow-legged hornets start to spread in search of hives to conquer. Auckland Beekeepers Club president Ken B...

Market Update

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

You might be on track to save more in your KiwiSaver

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 6...

What social media checks could mean for travellers to US

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery...

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Near-miss prompts call for tougher airspace rules

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Inve...

Is lamb the new Kiwi Christmas meal tradition?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Airports preparing for holiday busy period

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airpo...

Sports Chat

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports update with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Lack of shade casting a shadow on NZ playgrounds

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to ...

Illegal gambling crackdown closes nine Auckland poker dens

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Sc...

Scientific drilling ready to break ice in Antarctica

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of...

Wait times for heart patients set to increase further

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Cor...

Business News for 12 December 2025

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Airways NZ releases report into August radar outage

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier ...

Venezuela's opposition leader has come out of hiding

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has come out of hiding and appeared in Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Corin Dann spoke to...

Rural News for 12 December 2025

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

New immersive nature experience opens at Te Papa

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National museum Te Papa is opening an immersive experience this weekend that takes viewers on a journey into nature. Krystal Gibbens reports.

World News Wrap

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Experts believe meal portions behind rise in obesity rates

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Glo...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Ca...

Kiwi reclaims kitesurfing jump world record

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland teen has blasted back into the record books - reclaiming the world's highest kitesurfing jump. Hugo Wigglesworth spoke to Corin Dann from ...

Wellington's Erskine Chapel may have new owners

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington's Erskine Chapel, which is part of the former Erskine College, is being sold by developers the Wellington Company and may have a new owner ...

Christchurch's new sports centre is being put to the test

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch's new sports centre is being put to the test - hosting its first event before it opens to the public next week. Lead architect Daryl Magu...

Sports Chat

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Another IRD error raises concerns over trust

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another IRD error has some people asking how much it's possible to trust the department's automated systems. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke t...

Concerns over lack of screening during custody disputes

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say their abusive partner has shared custody of their kids, and they wish th...

New app for government services released

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has released a new app it says will make it easier and safer for people to access government services. Digitising Government and Public...

Rhythm and Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham speaks to Corin Dann

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founde...

$165 million worth of Air NZ COVID credits set to expire

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

$165 million of Air New Zealand COVID credits are set to expire in just a few weeks. Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand chief executive Julie W...

NZ lagging behind according to latest State of Cancer report

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint. Te Aho o T...

Sports Chat

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Aussie premier behind social media ban on why its needed

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Australia's premier says young people will get around the social media ban, but overall it's a good policy to protect them. Premier Peter Malina...

Taxpayers Union taking aim at government spending

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre. Taxpayers' Union chair...

Businesses say they are struggling due to energy crisis

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnst...

Calls for monitoring of children exposed to contaminated sand

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Toxicology and legal experts are calling for regular medical monitoring of children exposed to play sand containing asbestos. University of Canterbury...