Morning Report
Episodes
Business news
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Sports update
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Money talk with Susan Edmunds
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money talk with Susan Edmunds.
Wellington Hospital battles bed shortage
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Hospital staff say they could do with a hundred more beds to treat patients although they are grateful for the year-old High Dependency Uni...
Most Kiwis support cutting nicotine in cigarettes
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A low-nicotine cigarette policy was brought in by the last Labour government but was repealed by the coalition. But a survey of just over 1200 New Zea...
Business leaders: ImpactLab chief executive Maria Owen
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where funders' coffers seem tighter than ever, social service organisations are increasingly trying to find ways to prove what they're doin...
Auckland Writers Festival set to be biggest ever
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Auckland Writers Festival gets underway this week, and organisers say it's shaping up to be the biggest festival ever, with ticket sales breaking ...
Political update
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.
Sports update
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Market update with Anan Zaki.
Waikato Rugby CEO calling out sideline behaviour of adults
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Waikato Rugby CEO has written an open letter urging adults to do better, warning toxic behaviour risks driving young people, and volunteers, away ...
Youth left in limbo after school, taskforce warns
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head of the mayoral taskforce for jobs says 16 to 18 year olds are being left in limbo after leaving school. Gore mayor Ben Bell heads the task fo...
Unusual bedfellows in parliament over possible social media ban
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Politicians across the house have united to denounce the harms caused by social media, but there's still disagreement over a ban for teens. Russell Pa...
Aged Care Assn CEO responds to PMs immigration comments
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says National will put forward careful immigration policy at the election, warning the wrong settings would only stoke the politics...
Business news
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
New local initiative improving school attendance
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new, simple and very local initiative is increasing primary school attendance across dozens of schools in Waikato and Canterbury. Ngaruawahia Primar...
Latest on UK Prime Minister’s leadership battle from London
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with his health secretary, and likely leadership rival - Wes Streeting. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to I...
Morning rural news
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Half a billion dollars needed for ferry infrastructure
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
People in Marlborough are being asked whether their council should borrow $110 million to build key infrastructure ahead of new Cook Strait ferries. S...
World news wrap
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Consumer NZ discusses new fines for misleading shoppers
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is introducing bigger fines for businesses that mislead shoppers. Non-compliant businesses will face penalties of up to $5million. Cons...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 May
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Govt law change halts emissions damage lawsuits; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Chatham Islands face major electricity...
Kiwi choreographer selected for top Venice festival
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A 26-year-old choreographer from Aotearoa has been selected from more than 570 applicants across the world, to premiere his work at the one of the wor...
Centuries-old Maori cloak returns home to NZ
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An expert in traditional Maori weaving says the return of a centuries-old cloak to Aotearoa New Zealand has brought surprise, intrigue, and a closenes...
Chatham Islands face major electricity price hike
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Power prices on the Chatham Islands are set to jump by a third as the full extent of the global fuel crisis hits the remote community. Chatham Islands...
Sports update
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Is New Zealand really facing a brain drain?
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of New Zealanders are leaving the country. But is it a brain drain? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at a new paper that argues...
Weekly Political Panel
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Political update
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political update with political editor Jo Moir.
Volunteers act out real-life simulations on City Rail Link
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Auckland City Rail Link is undertaking large-scale and ongoing safety testing ahead of its opening later this year. AT rail services group manager...
Growers seek to save Hastings processing plant
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of McCain closing down its Hastings vegetable processing plant, a group of Hawke's Bay growers are looking at whether they could take over...
Sports update
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Student Job Search boss discusses youth unemployment
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An employment service for students is encouraging businesses to give young people a chance to get a start in their careers. Student Job Search Chief e...
Sir Graham Henry speaks to John Campbell
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Graham Henry spoke to John Campbell following his return to the All Blacks fold as a selector.
Growers seek to save Hastings processing plant
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of McCain closing down its Hastings vegetable processing plant, a group of Hawke's Bay growers are looking at whether they could take over...
Fuel burden biting hard in rural communities
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New data suggests households in parts of rural New Zealand are spending nearly a quarter of their total discretionary spending on fuel. Oxford Communi...
Business news
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Govt law change halts emissions damage lawsuits
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is changing the law to block people's ability to sue companies over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Justice Minister Paul Go...
Latest from London as calls grow for PM to resign
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting on, despite growing pressure to resign. BBC's political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to John Campbell...
Morning Rural News
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zespri says port bottlenecks are becoming a real pressure point in the Bay of Plenty while more people around the world will soon step onto New Zealan...
Early Sports Chat
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Govt pushes conservation reforms, tourist fees
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is pushing on with Conservation reforms it says cuts red tape, and will charge foreign tourists for visiting New Zealand's premium natu...
World news wrap
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Bookings open for New Zealand’s Great Walks
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Conservation is expecting huge demand for its Great Walks as bookings open. DOC's director of heritage and visitors Cat Wilson spoke...
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 May
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains the fuel rationing plan; Mariameno Kapa-Kingi discus...
Wairarapa couple preserving wheelwrighting heritage
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Wairarapa couple is working tirelessly to preserve the heritage of wheelwrighting - the traditional craft of making wooden wagon wheels and building...
Painga Project aims to boost children’s eyecare
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Tamaki Makaurau charity is aiming to address what it calls a significant and ongoing gap in eyecare for children. The Painga Project chief executive...
Coroner hears claims over Canterbury baby’s death
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The aunt of a 16-week-old Canterbury baby who died from catastrophic head injuries in 2014 has laid the blame for the boy's death at her sister's form...
Sports update for 12 May 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 12 May 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
What the rates rebate scheme could mean for you
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rates bills in many parts of the country have risen sharply in recent years. For some households, there's relief in the form of the rates rebate schem...
Interview with NZ Rugby League's new boss, Andrea Nelson
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby League's new chief executive says the new job is like a homecoming. From July, Andrea Nelson will helm the top league body in the co...
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi discusses her exit from Te Pati Maori
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke to John Campbell following her announcement to form her own political party.
Nurse practitioners touted as answer to GP shortage
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is touting nurse practitioners as part of the solution to GP shortages and growing pressure on primary care. Nadine Gray is the Nationa...
Sports update for 12 May 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 12 May 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Concern raising super age would widen inequality
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland University researcher says raising the superannuation age will increase inequality, especially for Maori and Pasifika. The Director of Auc...
Dunedin student explains months long search for employment
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Bibes-Taulelei is a 19-year-old in her second year of tertiary study at the University of Otago. She's got a job but needs more hours and has b...
Students reconsider study plans after fees-free cut
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some university students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, after the government announced it's scrapping the fees-fre...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains the fuel rationing plan
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government says in a worst case scenario, fuel would be rationed according to need - from critical services at the top to the general public at th...
Business news for 12 May 2026
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Waikato says new med school will boost rural care
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Waikato University is defending plans for New Zealand's third medical school after criticism from Auckland University's medical dean, who said existin...
Latest on hantavirus outbreak as more people test positive
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A French woman, and an American national, who were flown home from the hantavirus cruise ship yesterday, have now tested positive. The final evacuatio...
Morning rural news
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Manawatu deer farm says things have turned a corner for the industry, while Yili Oceania group reports record revenue amidst proposed restructure an...
Early Sports Chat
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Retailers, truckers back simplified fuel rationing
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers and truckers are backing the government's more simplified, high-trust fuel rationing system. Detailed plans showing who gets priority access...
World news wrap
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Calls for more money for trades following fees free scrapping
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government says some of the money saved on scrapping fees free will be directed toward trades training. Joe Hopkins has been a sparky for 20 years...
Latest news from Australia
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.
License to Grill: Bond actor visits fish and chip shop
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Northland fish and chip shop got a huge surprise this weekend - with Pierce Brosnan stopping by. Owner Fiona White spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Hastings student named Race Unity speech champion
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A year 13 student from Hawke's Bay has been named the national champion of the 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards. Amanjot Singh spoke to John Campbell.
Sports update
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Debate over OECD push to change KiwiSaver tax
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The OECD wants us to change the way we tax KiwiSaver. While KiwiSaver providers say it would be a way to give us better outcomes, not everyone is conv...
Wellington Phoenix women make A-League history
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Wellington Phoenix women made history yesterday when they booked a ticket to the football club's first ever A-league grand-final. Sports reporter ...
Cycling advocates optimistic over Auckland Transport shake-up
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cycling advocates are optimistic changes to Auckland Transport could benefit those in the city looking to people-powered movement. Bike Auckland chair...
West Auckland foodbank demand at highest ever levels
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A West Auckland foodbank says demand for its services has reached its highest-ever levels. Waitakere Community Outreach food bank coordinator, Victor ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to John Campbell
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
Flood-hit Far North village eyes managed retreat
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of devastating floods, a small Far North settlement could become the first place in New Zealand where an entire community relocates to hig...
Sports update
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Concerns over what AI could mean for online security
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders' adoption of AI poses fresh privacy and security threats, that's on top of data breaches with Manage my Health, Medimap and a universit...
Students respond to scrapping of fees free policy
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is set to scrap the fees free policy for third year university students. President of the Victoria University Students Association Aida...
Managed retreat looms for Far North settlement
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Far North settlement could become the first in New Zealand to move because of climate change. Peter de Graaf reports from Whirinaki in the Far North...
Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major operation is underway to evacuate passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship. One New Zealander is among the passengers still on the cruis...
Business news for 11 May 2026
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
New med school not sole fix for rural shortage
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The head of Auckland University's medical school says a new medical school won't solve the rural health workforce shortage. Dr Warwick Bagg is the Dea...
Morning rural news for 11 May 2026
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Debate over bush road for Upper Hutt housing project
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
People living in Silverstream, in Upper Hutt are divided over whether a road through bush will be a big boost or spell the end for tui and waxeyes liv...
World news wrap
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Concerns over end-of-life care funding
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hospice New Zealand is warning there's a growing gap between what's needed and what's being funded in end-of-life care. Hospice New Zealand Chief Exec...
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 May
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainees - Dr Dermot Coffey; Health Minister Simeon Brown speaks to John Campbell; Second Kiwi repor...
Latest news from Australia
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
Feastival Taranaki founder previews this weekend’s events
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feastival Taranaki is taking place this weekend. Its founder, Rachel Church spoke to John Campbell.
Law Society raises alarm over protest law changes
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Law Society is warning there needs to be stronger safeguards to ensure proposed new powers for police won't clamp down on political protest. Phil ...