Morning Report

Business News for 11 December 2025

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Data shows Kiwis opened their wallets during Black Friday sale

10 Dec 2025

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Black Friday no longer means one day of sales, now the deals stretch across much of November. Kiwibank senior economist Mary Jo Varga spoke to Ingrid ...

US visitors may be subject to social media history checks

10 Dec 2025

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The United States could soon ask travellers for their five-year social media history, as a condition to enter the country. Mitch McCann spoke to Ingri...

Morning Rural News for 11 December 2025

10 Dec 2025

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Calls for skippers to face same alcohol rules as car drivers

10 Dec 2025

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There are calls for boat skippers to face the same rules as vehicle drivers, when it comes to alcohol. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

World News Wrap

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Greens say student loans stopping Kiwis from returning home

10 Dec 2025

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The Green Party says student loan debt is stopping Kiwis returning home this Christmas. Its overseas New Zealanders spokesperson, Lawrence Xu-Nan spok...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited over...

New Zealand's first AI Christmas album released

09 Dec 2025

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A Dunedin musician has released New Zealand's first fully AI-generated album - and it's Christmas themed. Creator Dylan Lee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mystery of Wellington mayday call remains unsolved

09 Dec 2025

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It's an ongoing mystery that's lasted more than three months. Who was behind the mayday call off the south coast of Wellington? Mary Argue reports.

Gisborne locals warned to keep eye out for invasive plants

09 Dec 2025

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The Gisborne District Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for an invasive plant as its seeding season begins. Biosecurity officer and Educa...

Sports Chat for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

A look back at the property market in 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a year of not much happening in the property market - at least in terms of the headlines. But beneath the surface, a few things have been go...

Fewer scars for Waitako heart bypass surgery patients

09 Dec 2025

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People needing heart bypass surgery in Waikato are now leaving hospital with fewer scars, thanks to a specially trained nurse team. Libby Kirkby-McLeo...

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni

09 Dec 2025

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

Sports News for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps test captain Tom Latham has joined the chorus of players who want to see a T20 franchise league in New Zealand.

How commuters are feeling on board Auckland busses

09 Dec 2025

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How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann.

Eagle helicopter heading to Christchurch for two months

09 Dec 2025

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Christchurch Police are using the Eagle helicopter in a two month operation targeting youth offending. Acting Canterbury District Commander Inspector ...

Drops in long term homeloan rates could be at an end

09 Dec 2025

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Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Bra...

Sports Chat for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Should parents be buying presents for school teachers?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the school year starts to wind down and children begin the countdown to Christmas, there's one dilemma that creeps back into households across the ...

Chris Bishop discusses RMA overhaul

09 Dec 2025

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The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New Zealanders $13 billion over the next three decades...

Should no jab, no play policy be introduced for NZ children?

09 Dec 2025

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Could compulsory childhood immunisation - like Australia's No Jab/ No Play policy - help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage? Since the curre...

Another fatal stabbing on Auckland bus

09 Dec 2025

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Another fatal stabbing on an Auckland bus has left commuters shaken and raised fresh questions about safety on public transport. Local Maungakiekie-Tā...

Sports News for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The injury depleted Black Caps will take a vastly changed side into the second test against the West Indies, with coach Rob Walter not set to confirm ...

Court rules full time carers are employees of government

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court has ruled parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government. Peter Humphreys cares 24/7 for his...

Aussie social media ban comes into force

09 Dec 2025

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Australian teenagers under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on many major social media platforms. ABC's Gavin Coote spoke to C...

Sports Chat for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Domestic violence screening during custody battles scrapped

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country's top judges commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic voilence but officials shelved...

World News Wrap

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Conservation groups concerned over RMA scrapping

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conservation groups are warning the scrapping of the Resource Management Act could put environmental protections at risk. Forest and Bird chief adviso...

Sports News for 10 December 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three players could make their Black Caps debuts in the second test against the West Indies, which starts today in Wellington, with the hosts hit hard...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to ...

Nominations released ahead of Golden Globe awards

08 Dec 2025

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Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has topped the list of Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nominations...

New large fire breaks out at Tongariro National Park

08 Dec 2025

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Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann about the latest fire to hit the Tongariro National Park region.

Sports Chat for 9 December 2025 8am

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 9 December 2025 8am

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to spot savings at the supermarket

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shoppers who look beyond the cheapest price tag might be able to save on their Christmas groceries, Consumer NZ says. Money correspondent Susan Edmund...

Report highlights climate change risks for Northland

08 Dec 2025

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A new report highlights the effects of climate change on Northland - and why our northernmost region is so vulnerable to its effects. Peter de Graaf r...

Qantas adds new routes out of Auckland as sector heats up

08 Dec 2025

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Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast. Cam Wallace is the CEO of Qantas...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Breeding programme producing bigger giant weta than ever

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A captive-breeding programme credited with helping bring the critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta back from the brink is expecting a bumper breed...

New poll good news for National and Labour

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon will be buoyed by the latest 1News-Verian poll - showing the coalition extending its lead on the opposition - and sentiment turning ...

New direct flights to Samoa from Auckland announced

08 Dec 2025

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Qantas has announced a new direct route between New Zealand and Samoa. Gavin Brightwell is owner of Saletoga Sands Resort in Samoa.

Sports Chat for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Survey results show Kiwis want pay gaps published

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey shows 74% of New Zealanders think medium and large employers should measure and publish their pay gaps. STILL Minding The Gap spokesperso...

New figures show ACC shed thousands of long-term claimants

08 Dec 2025

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New figures show ACC shed more than 10,000 long-term claimants last year - and it admits it cannot say why nearly half were exited. Anusha Bradley rep...

Report finds some schools acting outside the law

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Auditor General's Office has audited 2-thousand-400 schools and found some are acting outside the law, hiring too many teachers and don't have rec...

RNZ understands NZ Cricket CEO has taken abrupt leave

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions are growing over the future of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann

Business News for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Former PM: Govt pushing through too many laws under urgency

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is pushing too many laws through under urgency, skipping public consultation and proper ...

Negotiations over Ukraine peace continue

08 Dec 2025

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Negotiations over Ukraine continue. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning Rural News for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's rural team.

Early Sports Chat for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

The long trail for cycleway builders

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bike trail builders in central Otago are talking about an end to the 'dark days' when they ran into a mess of conservation rules, stopping many tracks...

World News Wrap for 9 December 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paramount has launched a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, in an attempt to outbid Netflix, and create a media powerhouse. Entertainment journalist San...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 December

07 Dec 2025

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, t...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

07 Dec 2025

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

Young beekeeper building business one honey jar at a time

07 Dec 2025

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It's a busy time of year, and not just for people. Bees are buzzing around, gathe ring nectar, laying eggs and making honey. And there's a good idea f...

All Whites World Cup pool details revealed

07 Dec 2025

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The All Whites are set to face Belgium, Egypt and Iran during the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All Whites defender Ben Sigmund and Former ...

Future of Auckland sports club remains uncertain

07 Dec 2025

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The future of a beloved Auckland sports club is uncertain - with the Anglican Trust raising questions about who owns the land. Jessica Hopkins reports...

Sports Chat

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 8:30am 8 December 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 8:30am 8 December 2025.

Credit card reward schemes predicted to become less generous

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card reward schemes are predicted to continue to become less generous, as the Commerce Commission clamps down on card fees. Money correspondent...

Wellington maritime police no longer operating 24/7

07 Dec 2025

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Wellington's maritime police are no longer responding 24/7 to help boaties in trouble or to respond to crimes on the water. Libby Kirkby-McLeod report...

Netflix poised to acquire Warner Brothers

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix seems poised to acquire Warner Brothers and all its assets in a deal worth almost $144 billion. Tech commentator Paul Spain spoke to Ingrid Hi...

Te Pati Maori AGM takes place in Rotorua

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pati Maori's leadership say its annual general meeting in Rotorua yesterday was a great day for the movement. Lillian Hanly reports.

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Two more summers of Tairua bridge delays, upgrade by 2027

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The deputy mayor of Thames-Coromandel says there'll only be two more summers of lengthy waits in the car to get to some Coromandel towns. Deputy mayor...

Sports Chat

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 7:30am 8 December 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 7:30am 8 December 2025.

Are rules against e-bikes on trails outdated?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Restrictions on e-bikes stem from an older conservation management strategy, written before the surge in e-bikes. Pete Masters, acting chair of New Ze...

PSA calls for investigation into work from home job ads at ACC

07 Dec 2025

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The Public Service Association wants the Commerce Commission to investigate ACC over job ads which said staff could work from home. PSA National Secre...

How schools are finding new curriculum after a year

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Dunedin school says the new English and maths curriculums have changed the way its teachers teach. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Andrew Coster reignites McSkimming scandal

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has reignited the Jevon McSkimming scandal - disputing claims put forward by politicians, the new top cop, an...

Business News for 8 December 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Morning business news.

Minister rejects claims he knew more about McSkimming situation

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingr...

25 people killed in nightclub fire in Goa, India

07 Dec 2025

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Tourists and bar staff are among the 25 people killed in a fire at a nightclub in Goa, India.

Morning Rural News for 8 December 2025

07 Dec 2025

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Morning Rural News for 8 December 2025.

Early Sports Chat

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Thousands of e-bike riders taking to trail illegally

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of electric bike riders are taking to a central North Island great ride trail even though e-bikes are illegal on it. Phil Pennington reports...

World News Wrap for 8 December 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

World News Wrap for 8 December 2025.

ASB forecast suggests improvement for the economy

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASB's latest quarterly economic forecast suggests New Zealand's economy is finally turning a corner after last year's recession. ASB Chief Economist N...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's pla...

Are Pohutukawa trees flowering earlier this year?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Flowering Pohutukawa trees are the sign summer is here - and many we've seen are already in full bloom. But are they flowering earlier this year? Ecol...

Franklin Road lights get the big switch on

04 Dec 2025

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For more than three decades, residents have decorated their homes for everyone to enjoy.

NZ Chamber choir a hit in Europe

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand chamber choir has left its mark on Europe, with one critic calling them the best choir they've ever heard. Chief Executive of Choirs Aot...

Vandals barricading Mt Victoria mountain bike tracks

04 Dec 2025

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A vandal's been at work disrupting the Matairangi/Mt Victoria mountain bike tracks - leaving logs on tracks, digging holes and creating makeshift barr...

Market Update for 5 December 2025

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 5 December 2025

How to negotiate rent decreases with landlords

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Housing Minister Chris Bishop says tenants should negotiate a rent decrease, as rents fall. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has some tips and spoke ...

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Joe Porter

04 Dec 2025

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One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter discuss this weekend's sport action.

New flight connecting Asia with South America via NZ

04 Dec 2025

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A new plane route connecting Asia with South America via New Zealand, has officially taken flight. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spok...

Sports News for 5 December 2025

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rachin Ravindra says he couldn't have imagined a better day after blasting a near run a ball 176 to help the Black Caps take control of the opening te...

Cafes face struggle as businesses close for holiday period

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially the festive season, and businesses are preparing to shut up shop for the holidays. Sarah Hussey owns three cafes throughout Dunedin ca...

Vaccination efforts ramp up as measles cases rise

04 Dec 2025

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Sausage sizzles and family days are among the many creative ways health providers are spreading awareness of the risk of measles and getting people va...

Bachcare cancellation terms ruled unfair by court

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The High Court has ruled that holiday rental company Bachcare's cancellation terms were unfair. John Small, Commerce Commission chair, spoke to Ingrid...

Market Update for 5 December 2025

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 5 December 2025