Morning Report
Episodes
Morning market update
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Changes made for renters living with pets
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Things have officially got better for tenants with pets in the past couple of months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Weekly Sports Panel for 20 February 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly sports panel with 1News Sports Editor Abby Wilson, and former All Black captain Taine Randell
Move to ban paywave and credit surcharges appears stalled
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Br...
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes over Eden Park
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has swapped Edinburgh Castle for Eden Park, with Auckland hosting the musical phenomenon this weekend. Emma Leask ...
Govt introduce legislation to make English an official language
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government has introduced legislation to make English an official language - to ridicule from the opposition, and fierce defence from Winston Pete...
Minister Chris Bishop responds to housing changes
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the council isn't going to change its approach to housing intensification after the government lowered its housing cap...
Early sports chat
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning market update
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Airport Association says regions bearing brunt of airfare hikes
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Airport Association says regional New Zealand is bearing the brunt of airfare hikes because of a lack of competition. New Zealand Airports Associa...
Call for urgent government investment in neurologists
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a call for urgent government investment in specialist neurologists to treat the growing number of people with Multiple sclerosis. Amanda Rose ...
Farmer says 250 sheep killed by roaming dogs
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Northland farmer says more than 250 of his family's sheep have been killed by roaming dogs, and he's thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killi...
Andrew arrest: Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains in custody after being arrested by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal commentator Richard Fi...
Early business chat for 20 February 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Wellington coast residents cleaning poo-filled spray off houses
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Residents living on Wellington's coast fear a public health hazard is now coating their homes. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.
Chinese and Pacific visitor numbers triple in two months
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese and Pacific visitor numbers have nearly tripled in the past two months, with the Government crediting new visa-free settings for travellers co...
Andrew arrest: Correspondent John Bevir reports from London
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested over suspicion of misconduct in public office. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Corin Dann.
Rural news update for 20 February 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports chat
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Long-term neurologist shortage affecting patient care
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patients say they're waiting months to see neurologists - as research shows we're facing a long-term workforce shortage. Health correspondent Kate Gre...
World news update for 20 February 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Fonterra Shareholders in for a windfall
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra Shareholders are in for a windfall, after voting to receive a capital return of $3.2 billion dollars from the sale of the company's consumer ...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank gov...
Wellington startup chasing holy grail of nuclear fusion
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington tech-start-up is competing with some of the brightest minds in the world to figure out how to replicate the power of the sun for energy p...
The risk landslides pose to New Zealand communities
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With increasing severe weather events, we are seeing landslides happen around the country. Dr. Tom Robinson is a senior lecturer in Disaster Risk and ...
Little River residents counting cost after flooding
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Residents of the Banks Peninsula town Little River are counting the cost of flooding for the second time in less than a year. Timothy Brown has more.
Sports Chat for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
What are the tax rules for influencers?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses can claim tax on their expenses - unless they're personal. But what if your business is influencing and your subject matter is your persona...
Auckland West Coast locals fear rock pool harvesting surge risk
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Locals on Auckland's West Coast fear their beloved beaches will become the next hotspot for rock pool harvesting. Jessica Hopkins reports.
NZ neurologist shortage getting worse according to new data
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The country has far fewer neurologists than it needs to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease and stroke, and it's a problem that's only getting w...
Interview: Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head of of one of the country's biggest venture capital firms believes New Zealand is fertile ground for building busineses that can compete on th...
Councillor claims North Shore residents becoming ‘cash cows’
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland councillor says North Shore residents are becoming the "cash cow" of the city, as the government looks at tolling the Harbour Bridge. Nort...
Leadership hunt for three major sporting organisations
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three of our major national sporting organisations are searching for new leadership at the very top. Former chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, Ma...
Reports of home invasion in Christchurch
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ understands several people are injured after a reported home invasion on a residential street in the Christchurch suburb of Northcote late last ni...
Morning sports chat for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
SKY TV deal with HBO comes to an end
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV's long standing deal to carry HBO Max content, once the centrepiece of its entertainment offering NEON, has ended. Media commentator Duncan Gri...
Corin Dann speaks with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new Reserve Bank governor says the economy is starting to recover, but it might take time for people to feel it. In her first monetary policy stat...
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins silver at Winter Olympics
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won silver overnight in the slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics. She spoke to Corin Dann.
SPCA renews calls for overhaul of dog ownership laws
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The SPCA is renewing its call for the government to overhaul laws governing dog ownership, saying urgent action is needed. SPCA senior science officer...
Early Business News for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
South coast businesses struggle following Moa Point incident
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses on Wellington's South Coast are doing it tough since the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant forced the closure of some of the capita...
Government ditches plan for parliamentary term referendum
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government has ditched plans to hold a referendum at the next election on whether to extend parliamentary terms to four years. Justice Minister Pa...
Mark Zuckerberg in court over youth safety on social media
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zuckerberg will be in court today giving evidence about youth safety on his social media platforms. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid Hip...
Morning Rural update for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Auckland’s housing intensification plans due for release
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The details of the government's revised plans for housing intensification in Auckland are expected to be announced today. Political reporter Lillian H...
World news update for 19 February 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
New bill allows workers to be classified as contractors
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial new bill making it easier for workers to be classified as contractors is now law. Barrister Mai Chen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by d...
Marathon swimmer halfway through North Island coastal swim
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is halfway through his swim mission down the east coast of the North Island to call on an end to bottom trawli...
Update on roading network repairs following floods and slips
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Agency says work is being done to clear slips which have closed most of State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa, following floo...
Morning market update
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
One job, 2500 applicants. Auckland job market remains tough
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One Auckland job ad has received more than 2500 applications - and counting. The customer service role with mobile firm Oppo has been listed on Seek.M...
Morning sports chat
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Hamilton residents facing a shake up to how they pay for water
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
National water reforms mean the city has to move away from how residents have always paid for water, in their rates, to either a set charge or user pa...
Weekly Political Panel
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Historic Antarctic sediment sample provides valuable data
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Antarctic sediment sample dating back millions of years shows a major ice sheet partially or totally collapsed during a previous warm period. Clima...
Political gallery update
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Weather latest: Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The heavy rain that battered the North Island has now slammed Canterbury. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Update
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sports update with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Women waiting until later than ever to have children
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women are waiting until later than ever to have children, the proportion of births to mothers aged under 25 has dropped to 1 in 7, that's half what it...
Woman dies after dog attack in Northland
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Kaihu woman is the third person to be killed by dogs in Northland in the last four years. Northland local and cabinet minister Shane Jones spoke to ...
The Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist, dies at 84
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84.
Banks Peninsula residents isolated by floodwaters
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Residents in the coastal settlement of Wainui on Banks Peninsula are completely cut off after floodwaters, debris and fallen trees tore through roads ...
Morning Business News
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Residents remain isolated by floods in Wairarapa
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Several Wairarapa coastal settlements are still cut off, after a single lane bridge was washed away during this week's widespread flooding. Rural Supp...
High-stakes talks taking place in Geneva
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Several high-stakes meetings have been taking place in Geneva. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning Rural News
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rural contractors say its time to be pragmatic around road rules, prices rise at the global dairy trade auction and recent storms can increase the ris...
Early Sports Chat
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Early Sports Chat
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Early Sports Chat
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Residents isolated by floods in Wairarapa
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Families in a Wairarapa community have been split and residents forced to scramble for supplies because their only access road has been washed away. M...
Latest world news
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Government seeks advice on Auckland Harbour Bridge tolls
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is seeking advice on adding a toll to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second harbour crossing. Greater Auckland editor M...
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday February 17
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we spoke to Labour leader Chris Hipkins; Plus, business owners around Eden Park told us why hosting the State of Origin is a golden point...
High jumper Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg Award
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
High jumper Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's highest sporting honour, winning the Supreme Halberg Award. He spoke to Corin Dann.
Former students walk down memory lane at St George's
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former students of St George's Preparatory School in Whanganui have been stepping back in time and taking tours of the almost century-old campus ahead...
Weather Update - Christchurch
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch City Council's Infrastructure General Manager Brent Smith. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Queen's Arcade set for royal transformation
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of Auckland's oldest commercial families is spending $5 million to transform the historic Queen's Arcade into a high-end retail and wellbeing hub....
Morning sports chat
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Time to catch up on the world of sports and we're joined by Nathan Rarere.
Latest market update
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Consumer NZ says insurance premiums have dropped in Auckland
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer says insurance premiums have dropped in Auckland- but there's not such good news for people in Wellington and Christchurch. Money corresponde...
Latest weather update from Akaroa
16 Feb 2026
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Latest weather update from Akaroa with RNZ's Anna Sargent.
Contact Energy looks to raise millions for renewable projects
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Energy's looking to raise more than half a billion dollars to fund three large-scale renewable generation projects. Contact Energy Chief Execu...
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Weather update - South Wairarapa
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
South Wairarapa weather update from Pirinoa Station's Guy Didsbury.
Retail confidence improves, but some shops are scaling back
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retail New Zealand says confidence is on the up, but some shops are scaling back their targets as they prepare for a slow recovery. Retail NZ chief ex...
An update on the weather in Canterbury
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Ingrid H...
Morning sports chat
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning market update
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Weather update - Canterbury
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weather update for Banks Peninsula.
Australia moves to make health star ratings on food mandatory
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is moving to make health star ratings on food mandatory, after more than a decade of the labels being optional. Professor of Population Nutr...
Business owners welcome Eden Park changes
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Business owners near Eden Park are welcoming the easing of event restrictions at the stadium. Steve Gillett, owns the Kingslander pub and is chair of ...
Tempers flare at a Moa Point public meeting
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tempers flared at a fiery public meeting about the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant last night. Lauren Crimp was there.
Parts of South Wairarapa remain cut off
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Communities in South Wairarapa remain cut off this morning, after torrential rain and galeforce winds downed trees, cut power to thousands, and closed...
Early business chat
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Concerns over speed of prison expansion
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A prison expansion is on such a fast track, it prompted officials to ask if compromises are being made. Papers show the Hawke's Bay Regional Prison pr...
Wild weather reaches Canterbury
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Da...