Morning Report
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Sports Chat for 5 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
How online retail is tracking as Christmas approaches
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Christmas shopping season well and truly in swing - sometimes it's easier to do the Christmas shopping online instead of battling the crowds....
Warning over safety following electrical standards rule changes
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An electrical inspector is warning lives are being put at risk by recent rule changes to electrical standards. New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Assoc...
Rural communities worry about fire rise of pine plantations
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The highly anticipated opening of Swedish furniture company IKEA in New Zealand this week comes as a rural community worries about the fire risk from ...
Air NZ cabin crew may strike in week before Christmas
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...
Sports News for 5 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fox carded eight birdies to claim a share of the lead after opening round of the Australian Open.
Business News for 5 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business news for 5 December 2025
Changes to rules for retirement villages
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's changing the rules for retirement villages including introducing an independent disputes scheme, and ensuring former residents will b...
Five people killed following strike on shelter camp in Gaza
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gaza's civil defence agency says five people, including two children, have been killed after an Israeli strike near a shelter camp in al-Mawasi. UNICE...
Early Sports Chat for 5 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Figures show reoffending rates lower for AODT Court cases
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former addict who spent years going in and out of jail says the only real way out is through specialist courts that treat addiction. Morning Report ...
World News Wrap
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Government rejects all climate change recommendations
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Massey University Professor says he's stunned by the Government's decision to not to include international shipping and aviation emissions in New Ze...
Sports News for 5 December 2025
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred as the Black Caps duo combined for a 279-run stand ...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators ...
Kiwi winner at British Fashion Awards
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann.
Govt rejects all recommendations from Climate Change Commission
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets...
IKEA finally opening its doors in Auckland
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
DOC warns lives at risk due to warnings being ignored
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and expl...
Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 4 December 2025
Why haven't butter prices fallen?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why haven't butter prices dropped as global prices fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Disclosure scheme on partner violence a ‘missed opportunity’
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A scheme allowing the disclosure of a partner's history of violence has been labelled a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family ha...
New Zealand commits $15 million to help arm Ukraine's soldiers
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As peace talks with Russia stall once again, New Zealand is committing $15 million to help arm Ukraine's soldiers. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia a...
Another tough year for Auckland hospitality sector
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another tough year for hospitality, with few restaurants and bars immune to the cost of living crisis. For an insight on the industry we're ...
Sports News for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy admits they thought the day had finsihed when they'd bowled the West Indies out and were relieved not to lose any w...
New Zealand's most Googled words revealed
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most Googled phrases and words for 2025 are out today, and you might be surprised by what kiwis have been searching for. Google New Zealand's Comm...
Dunedin police seize more than 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police in Dunedin have seized more than 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu, in what Ngai Tahu says is the latest example of ongoing theft of their taonga...
Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 4 December 2025
SEEK data reveals a third of Kiwis dread going to work
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data out today shows almost a third of kiwi workers often dread going to work, rising to 40% among Gen Z workers.SEEK Country Manager, Rob Clark s...
Investigators find defect in A320 that led to emergency landing
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus A320 aircraft engine suddenly shutting off en route from Wellington to Sydney a year ago....
Select committee debate descends into name calling amongst MPs
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An MP was accused of being a bully and a jerk - and another an actor - during a select committee debate over school lunches. Education correspondent J...
Jump in number of measles cases
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a jump in the number of measles cases with five confirmed yesterday. Health New Zealand's Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks will face hosts Australia in pool play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Business News for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business news for 4 December 2025
Calls for govt to abandon plans to subsidise LNG terminal
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An open letter signed by 20 climate advocate organisations is calling on the Government to abandon any plans to subsidise the construction of a liquif...
Negotiations to end Ukraine war continue
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NATO's foreign ministers have been meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Rural News for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Government announces $15 million in weapons for Ukraine
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has announced $15 million in weapons and equipment for Ukraine, via a United States and NATO programme. Russell Palmer reports.
World News Wrap
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Campground hit by tornado in Manawatu
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed. Lance Phillips...
Sports News for 4 December 2025
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social medi...
Women's Refuge leader stepping down after three decades
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After three decades working at Women's Refuge, Dr Ang Jury is stepping down and handing over the mantle. She spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for {0830 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update
What to watch out for when shopping this Christmas
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to some people who say there are some things to watch out when shopping this Christmas.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin, and present him with an amended plan to end the war in Ukraine. BBC's Uk...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Sports News for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson has retained his seat in Formula One and will remain with Racing Bulls.
What makes a perfect Christmas tree?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With only 22 sleeps until Christmas, people throughout the country are hunting for the perfect tree. But that doesn't always mean a fir, spruce, pine ...
Some authors to get payments from AI start-up
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A number of New Zealand authors whose books were used to train AI have found out they're getting a payout. One of the authors in line to get a US$3000...
Are Kiwi attitudes to drinking changing?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are our attitudes to drinking changing faster than we think? A new milestone for Kiwi brand AF drinks suggests they are. Its founder, Lisa King spoke ...
Increasing number of charities de-registered
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New figures from the Department of Internal Affairs show 815 charities have de-registered this year, that's up from 640 last year. Despite a slight i...
Market Update for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for [Date Month Year]
Sports Chat for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
The dos and don'ts of workplace Christmas parties
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year when workplaces are winding down, the Christmas parties are gearing up, and the line between "festive" and "HR headache" ca...
School principal responds to claims over mouldy lunches
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food safety officers say the mouldy lunches given to some students at a Christchurch school were likely old ones the school gave out accidentally. The...
Public meeting held over Wellington tunnel plans
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. Those are some of the criticisms leveled against plans to build second Mt Victoria and Terrace ...
Sports News for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Football Ferns failed to send retiring captain Annalie Longo off as a winner after falling to a 2-nil defeat in the second and final match against Aus...
Concern over government commitment to Paris Agreement
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concern about the government's commitment to meet its Paris Agreement targets. Lawyers for Climate Action's director Jessica Palairet spoke to...
Business News for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business news
Goverment aims to tackle scams hitting Kiwis
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams targeting New Zealanders, after criticism the companies ...
Morning Rural News for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Air NZ announces additional capacity on domestic routes
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Destination Queenstown says a 9% boost in flights to the region is good news for the whole country. Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO...
Man convicted of fraud wanted to serve community as priest
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man who fraudulently obtained $1.8 million in Government Covid-response funding wants to serve his community as a priest. Jimmy Ellingham reports.
World News Wrap for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Sports News for 3 December 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Lawson will be on the Formula One grid next season.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were ser...
Give a Little Day allows fee-free charity donations
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For today only, registered charities or schools donated to via Givealittle will receive the full amount, with the crowdfunding site waiving its usual ...
Mouldy meals served to students at Christchurch school
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parents of some children at Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch have expressed concern after some pupils were served meals covered in mould. Repor...
Swimmers warned over water quality issues ahead of summer
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would-be swimmers have been told to be vigilant about the quality of the water they're diving into this summer. Elaine Moriarty is the acting chief sc...
Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 2 December 2025
Reverse mortgages being used by pensioners to get by
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement - and some commentators say it may sometimes be because the...
Yellow-legged hornets issue worsening in Auckland
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As summer ramps up, so does the heat on Auckland's invasive yellow-legged hornet population. To date, 29 queens have been found in Glenfield and Birkd...
Push to legalise oral nicotine pouches
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is exploring legalising oral nicotine pouches. Professor Janet Hoek is co-direc...
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Sports News for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European media is reporting that New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will retain his Formula 1 seat in 2026.
Auckland transport networks prepare for opening of IKEA
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams repor...
WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy...
Mother of girl who ate mouldy school lunch "disgusted"
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food. Rebecca Mckenzie, whose 12-year-old dau...
Market Update for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for [Date Month Year]
Calls for speed camera fines to be ring-fenced
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group that advocates for driver education and licensing wants the Government to show its commitment to that cause - by ring-fencing money from speed...
Corporate clinics accused of not prioritising community needs
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour says some corporate owned GP clinics don't prioritise community needs. It announced a new cheap-loans policy to help GPs and nurses to buy or s...
Health NZ accuses nurses of failing to meet patient commitments
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health NZ management is accusing nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called "life preserving services" during a partial strike....
Mayors warn of more charges due to rates rise cap
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mayors are warning we may be charged for libraries and see price hikes for other council services as the Government puts a cap on rates rises. Gisborn...
Sports News for 2 November 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reports in Europe claim New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026.
Business News for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business news for [Date, month, year]
Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By 2029, annual increases on local council rates will have to stay between 2-4%, a target which some Mayors warn will hamstring councils. Local Govern...
Flooding kills more than 1000 people across South East Asia
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 1000 people have been killed in a major flooding disaster across South East Asia. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, have all suff...
Morning Rural News for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Mayor says rate rise limit will require trade-offs
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mayors say complying with a 4% limit on rate rises will require trade-offs. They warn it could mean a hike in fees for parking, libraries, pools and g...
World News Wrap for 2 December 2025
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
NZ heading for retirement unit shortage
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research predicts New Zealand will be short more than 11,000 retirement units within the next 8 years - with that growing to 23,000 by 2048. Paula...