Morning Report

Business News for 26 November 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Government plans to scrap regional councils

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's plan to scrap regional councils and hand responsibilities over to mayor-led combined territories boards marks the biggest structural ...

UK budget to expand sugar tax to milkshakes and coffees

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the UK Chancellor puts the finishing touches on her budget ahead of tomorrow's announcement - more details are emerging about what will be in it. L...

Morning Rural News for 26 November 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 26 November 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Report says WCC could save millions as job cuts questioned

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A report suggests Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through drastic job cuts, but councillors won't be drawn on whether h...

World News Wrap for 26 November 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cameron Bagrie previews official cash rate announcement

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we wait for today's official cash rate announcement, one economist says we've turned a corner and things are feeling, overall, a lot more positive....

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impac...

Social media break can boost young people's mental health

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new study shows a one-week social media break can boost young people's mental health.

Air NZ crew strike could have sever impact across Oceania

24 Nov 2025

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An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania. Irene King spoke to Melissa Chan-Gre...

Sports Chat for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Another online retail brand closes down

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another well-known retail brand signed off at the weekend, NZSale closed its internet doors on Sunday.

Cats, birds and 1080 divide Stewart Island's 400 residents

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A controversial 1080 poisoning was dropped over thousands of hectares of the island in an attempt at killing feral cats and saving a bird from extinct...

Calls for more care of defence personnel after deployment

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Defence Minister Ron Mark wants the New Zealand Defence Force to take better care of troops when they return from deployment. He spoke to Ingri...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Are Black Friday sales worth the hype?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer NZ has spent 12-weeks tracking the prices of products from four big box retailers, to see if the bargains are all they're cracked up to be. H...

Building inspectors say change to building act could go further

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A group representing building inspectors says the changes to the Building Act are a good start, but could go further. Building Officials Institute chi...

Sports Chat for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Number of university students earning A's is on the up

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of university students earning A's is on the up - and could soon be the most common grade. Dr James Kierstead carried out the study and spo...

Metallica gets Auckland rocking with visitor spend

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy.

More than 2000 Air NZ flight attendants set to walk off job

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 2000 Air New Zealand flight attendants will walk off the job on December 8, after failing to reach agreement over pay and conditions. The pr...

Oil and gas companies given access to confidential cabinet info

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oil and gas companies were given privileged access to confidential cabinet drafts during their two-year campaign to weaken regulations. Kirsty Johnsto...

Business News for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business News for 25 November 2025.

Success of cervical screening programme pushes out wait times

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gynaecology services have been overwhelmed by thousands of referrals from the cervical screening programme since self testing was introduced, pushing ...

Government changes rules on responsibility when builds go wrong

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home warranties will be mandatory for new residential builds and major renovations, while those contributing to building design work, like architects ...

Trump hints progress being made in Ukraine peace talks

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After criticising the leadership of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump has now hinted that progress is being made to en...

Morning Rural News for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Teen still has no answers following mystery medical event

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, a Canterbury teenager is no further ahead in finding what happened. Timothy Brown reports.

World News Wrap for 25 November 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Study finds 1.2 million tonnes of food wasted every year

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A food rescue group believes more research is needed to understand why so much edible food is thrown out before it reaches our homes. Aotearoa Food Re...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

AB's finish with bang but how did they rate overall in 2025?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks season is over, with the team rounding out their year with a comfortable win over an inexperienced Wales side in Cardiff. The Scott Rob...

Reverse vending machine trialed on North Shore

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A North Shore supermarket is trailing how much schools and other organisations could gain from a money back scheme on empty drink bottles and cans. Sa...

Sports Chat for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Some KiwiSaver providers say there’s a catch in National’s plan

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking some KiwiSaver providers who say there's a catch in National's latest policy announcement.

Survey reveals 81% of counsellors harassed or bullied

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A survey of last term's Auckland councillors and local board members has found 81% of those who responded had been harassed or bullied by members of t...

Calls for action on overheating homes

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand Green Building Council and Auckland Council have written an open letter to the government asking for urgent action on overheating home...

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lays out his plan for second term

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region's economic growth, making the CBD more invitin...

Sports Chat for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

How early is too early to start thinking about Christmas?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, it's a strict December first only. For others, the moment Halloween wraps up, the lights, tinsel and Mariah Carey come out. Joyce Mor...

Soldier says he was a ticking time bomb after Ukraine stint

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the Defence Force failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint...

Changes to KiwiSaver promised by National

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National has entered campaign mode, debuting its first new election policy in a bid to revitalise its flagging support in the polls. Acting political ...

National promises to raise KiwiSaver contributions

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia. Business New Zealand's Catherin...

Business News for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

COP30 climate summit draws to a close

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks of talks in the city of Belem, Brazil. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Meli...

Hui hosted in Northland over Te Pati Maori expulsions

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maori in Northland have met this weekend to discuss the expulsion of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from Te Pati Maori. Chair of Te Runanga-a-iwi-o-Ngapuhi M...

Russia-Ukraine peace plan details leaked

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been held in Switzerland, after the details of a US-Russia 28-point peace plan were leaked. Correspondent in G...

Claims of appalling conditions at boarding house

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit into an Auckland boarding house says the living conditions were appalling and unfit f...

Morning Rural News for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Monique Steele.

Early Sports Chat for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

National promises KiwiSaver changes after election

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National is out of the gates with its first election policy - proposing to lift combined employer and employee KiwiSaver contributions to 12% by 2032 ...

World News Wrap for 24 November 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Air NZ considering banning power banks on flights

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is considering banning portable power banks on flights, after a string of fires linked to the devices. Pilot and aviation commentator ...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting al...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Report recommends keeping public services at regional level

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new report shows New Zealand is best served by keeping key public services at a regional level. Local Government New Zealand's regional sector chair...

Wellington City Council hits pause on Golden Mile project

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little ...

Market Update for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Investors digest AI chip giant Nvidia's results

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Ki...

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assista...

ED consultant on what it’s like working with AI tool, ‘Heidi’

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ED doctors around the country can now use an AI tool called Heidi to record consultations and generate draft clinical notes and referrals. Scott Boyes...

PM insists all is well in coalition as Peters and Seymour clash

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its second anniversary - even as his two governing partners go hammer-an...

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsm...

Market Update for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sports Chat for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 policy list

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication. Gareth Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipk...

Quarter of prescription errors picked up pose serious risk

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than one in four prescription errors picked up by pharmacists had a potentially serious risk of harm to patients. Ruth Hill reports.

Mother of three killed in Sanson fire releases statement

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The mother of three children who died in a house fire in the Manawatu town of Sanson last week, has spoken out for the first time.

Business News for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Rotorua still waiting for new courthouse despite promises

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frustration is growing in Rotorua, with the government promising that a new courthouse is on its agenda, but there's still no action after years of de...

Government pauses new prescriptions on puberty blockers

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Manahou Mackay says the life she has today wouldn't have been possible without taking puberty blockers when she was younger. Mackay spoke to Ingrid...

US, Russia draft plan to end Ukraine war as Pentagon visits

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United States and Russia have reportedly drafted a plan to end the war in Ukraine. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Corin...

Morning Rural News for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

World News Wrap for 21 November 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Calls for investigation into asbestos contaminated play sand

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As schools and homes continue to dispose of asbestos contaminated play sand - the government is being urged to investigate how this happened. Chris Pe...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultati...

20yo runs from Auckland to Wellington to support men's health

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Up...

Concerns over number of sub-Antarctic species arriving in NZ

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sub-Antarctic white-headed petrel found in Auckland's Muriwai Beach carpark has been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery. BirdCare A...

Sports Chat for 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 20 November 2025

South Island outpacing the north in economic recovery

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss abo...

Some Pike River families say meeting a waste of time

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports.

NZ unlikely to meet smoke free target, despite numbers dropping

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFre...

CEO Interview: Prue Tyler, Shift Advisory

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A law firm is acting as a disrupter in the profession - changing the way people work, in what's traditionally been a rigid workplace. Prue Tyler found...

Sports News for 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second OD...

Plans to transform site of iconic Wellington shop into apartments

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports.

Research highlights social media addiction issues in teens

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-auth...

Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall sp...

Sports Chat for 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 20 November 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 20 November 2025

Emergency departments to use AI consultations with patients

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and appr...