Morning Report

Sports Chat

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

Market Update

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Punakaiki’s paywave donation trial paying off

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Visitors to Punakaiki are tapping to donate and it's paying off. Department of Conservation Director Regional Operations, Western South Island, Owen K...

A win for midwives in battle for pay and conditions

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Midwives feel vindicated about a legal win in a long-running battle with the government over pay and conditions. Rangiora-based LMC midwife Bex Tidbal...

Weather update: Auckland Emergency Management’s Adam Magg

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland has been hit by close to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours, and there's been more heavy rain this morning. Auckland Emergency Management ge...

Weather update: Far North Mayor Moko Tepania

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

States of local emergency remain in place in Northland this morning, as the wild weather moves south. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Corin Dann...

Concerns over change to alcohol and drug information in court

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A move to strip family background information from alcohol and drug reports used in court has angered some defence lawyers and counsellors. Political ...

Weather update: Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Correspondent Simon Marks, live from Washington

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get serious' about negotiating a deal to end the war. It comes after Iran dismissed a US peace plan, and...

Morning Rural News for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

New bill introduces new powers for police

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A bill just introduced to parliament delivers new powers to police to move or detain someone, but just how far it goes depends who you listen to. Phil...

World News Wrap for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Concerns some Asian countries could start hoarding jet fuel

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In South Korea, government officials are discussing whether to redirect export-bound jet fuel to the domestic market, with airlines facing potential r...

Business News for 27 March 2026

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 March

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on the situation in the Middle East with Frank Gardner from the BBC; An Auckland café owner is preparing for Covid-19 level disruption due ...

Christchurch bakery’s hot cross buns proving to be extra hot

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch Baker Mike Meaclem is doing 15-hour days to keep up with demand for his award-winning hot cross buns. He spoke to Corin Dann.

HR expert: Potential issues for employers during fuel crisis

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Employers could face some tough decisions around staffing and hours as fuel prices put pressure on businesses. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR spoke to...

Researchers look into potential for airborne asbestos in sand

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland researchers are hoping to find out whether asbestos in contaminated children's play-sand could be airborne, in what's thought to be a world f...

Sports Chat

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

Market Update

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Concerns some people could have to pay back fuel support

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns some people may end up having to pay back their fuel support. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Morning Report

Oakura Bay residents remain largely cut off

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been two months since the Northland floods, and residents in the coastal town of Oakura Bay remain largely cut off. Oakura community hall chairma...

Conservation Minister on predator-free city plan for Wellington

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator-free city, creating a blueprint for the rest of the country. Conservati...

Tauranga port boss discusses impact of increasing fuel prices

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The country's main export hub says it's starting to see signs of the impact of higher fuel prices. Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson sp...

Political update

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For an update from parliament, RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Electricity Authority boss discusses new price comparison tool

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finding out if you're getting a good deal from your power company is set to get easier. The Electricity Authority is launching a new website called "B...

Google and Meta found guilty in US trial

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A jury has found Google and Meta liable for damages in a landmark social media addiction trial. The 20-year-old complainant said she became addicted t...

Sports Chat

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

Market Update

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Retail NZ CEO discusses where paywave surcharge ban has got to

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the government's paywave surcharge ban has been sunk. Retail NZ has been staunchly against the ban. Its CEO C...

School principal discusses potential learning from home plans

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A school principal says urgent planning is needed to avoid a repeat of the COVID scramble, as rising fuel prices start to affect school communities. N...

Government bows to public pressure over fisheries legislation

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government has bowed to public pressure on its controversial fisheries legislation. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

Update on weather conditions from Whangaruru Civil Defence

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Communities in Northland are being battered by very heavy rain this morning, as a red warning remains in place across parts of the region. Jude Thomps...

Early Business News for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Rural NZers missing out on govt fuel support

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rural New Zealanders who miss out on the government's fuel support payment are warning they're struggling with costs. Rayssa Almeida has more.

Cafe owner preparing for Covid-19 levels of disruption

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland cafe-owner is preparing for Covid-19 levels of disruption to his businesses, as fuel prices continue rising and the conflict in the Middle...

BBC correspondent Frank Gardner live from Doha

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistani officials say Iran has received a US-drafted 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East. BBC correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin...

Morning Rural News for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Reluctance about new needle exchange service in South Island

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears reluctance about a new needle exchange service in the South Island may cause a rise in Hepatitis C and HIV cases. Rachel Graham report...

World News Wrap for 26 March 2026

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Whangarei Mayor discusses wild weather hitting region

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heavy rain and wind are battering Northland, with up to 320 millimetres of rain expected to fall on the region. Whangarei Mayor Ken Couper spoke to Co...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our weekly political panel takes place with Carmel Sepuloni from Labour, and Paul Goldsmith in for Nicola Willis from National; How the fuel crisis is...

Maths competition organiser discusses Kiwi kids involvement

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand students are gearing up for the world's biggest online maths competition which starts today.

Halter boss discusses new AI-powered collars for cows

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand agri-tech start up making AI-powered collars for cows has raised new funding, doubling its valuation to more than US$2 billion. Founder ...

Sports Chat

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Market Update

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

What traffic data says about work from home patterns

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fuel prices are hitting drivers hard, and it seems to be prompting some to stay home. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into traffic ...

AI could become new tool in fight against breast cancer

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. The government is scouting for options, and experts say u...

Weekly Political Panel

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Political update

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Political update with our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

Westpac discusses survey revealing Kiwis urge to drive less

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey shows people are starting to take action to reduce their fuel costs. Westpac's survey asked 400 people how they felt about the war, and n...

Sport chat

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Latest market updates

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Warehouse fined over sale of dangerous toy

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse has been fined more than 200,000 for selling a potentially dangerous toy. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Corin Dann.

Forestry manager discusses concerns over diesel prices

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The logging industry's warning some companies could be on the brink as the conflict in Iran pushes up the cost of diesel. Forest Management Group Dire...

How fuel price increases are hitting those on the road

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol prices are continuing to hurt people around the country, many without the option of public transport or working from home. Field Correspondent ...

Hawke's Bay grower responds to McCain closure announcement

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand vegetable growers have been dealt another blow with McCain announcing it's closing its processing plant in Hawke's Bay. Hugh Ritchie grows...

Business News

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Tit-for-tat on fuel security continues at Parliament

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The tit-for-tat on fuel security continues at Parliament, with Shane Jones and Labour butting heads over Marsden Point and the country's diesel reserv...

Age Concern responds to government fuel relief package

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Critics say the government's cost-of-fuel relief package won't help some of the most vulnerable New Zealanders. Yesterday, the government announced al...

An update on Middle East conflict from Beirut

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has increased its attacks on Lebanon with a series of airstrikes on the capital Beirut and the southern city Tyre. Lebanon-based journalist Kar...

Morning Rural News

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another blow for vegetable growers with McCain closing its Hastings site and it's crunch time for the forestry sector, as fuel costs bite. The latest ...

Early Sports Chat

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Warnings homelessness among older people is at crisis levels

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Christchurch Methodist Mission is warning that homelessness among older people is at crisis levels and that the situation is rapidly worsening. Th...

US correspondent Kate Fisher

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Economist Brad Olsen reacts to Reserve Bank Governor speech

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank Governor is warning the Middle East conflict will push inflation higher and slow economic growth. Infometrics Chief Executive and Pri...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins' weekly interview with Morning Report; The government is making changes to fuel supply standards to more closely alig...

Maadi Cup taking place this week

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the largest school sports events in the Southern Hemisphere is taking place this week. More than 2,000 rowers from 100 plus high schools have g...

Tirau Museum collection up for auction

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tirau Museum's collection is up for auction following the death of its founder Geoffrey Ernst. The museum was dedicated to preserving New Zealand's ru...

Market Update

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Warnings over tax implications of employee fuel cost relief

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the cost of commuting increases, some businesses are thinking about ways to help their staff get to work. But there's a warning that anyone who off...

Heavy vehicle users hit out at new road rule

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Angry truckers have banded together with bus, crane and even combine harvester operators to hit out about the overhaul of a crucial road rule. They've...

Jet fuel allocations could force cuts to NZ services

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some foreign airlines say they may reduce long-haul flights to New Zealand, as jet fuel supplies come under pressure from the war in the Middle East. ...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Contact Energy boss responds to call to split gentailers

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand First is campaigning on splitting electricity suppliers into generators and retailers, in an effort to bring prices down. Contact Energy C...

Trump says the US and Iran both want to make deal

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump says the US and Iran both want to make a deal, and will talk today.

Market Update

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sports Chat

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Cocaine use in New Zealand reaches new levels

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A workplace drug testing service is urging businesses to be vigilant, as cocaine use in New Zealand reaches new highs. Glenn Dobson, chief executive o...

Govt makes changes to fuel supply standards

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is shoring up our supplies by allowing in fuel that meets Australian standards. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Da...

Transport companies facing challenging period

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The road freight industry body says this is the most challenging period for transport companies in a decade. Transporting New Zealand chief executive ...

Trump postpones strikes

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on energy infrastructure, saying he's having productive talks with Iran.

Business News

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Concerns fuel prices could lead to increased truancy

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rising fuel prices could drive up truancy just as the government is trying to bring it down. Attendance services say transport is a major reason some ...

Soaring costs forcing regional airlines to rethink routes

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring costs are forcing regional airlines to rethink their routes. Westport is the latest town at risk of losing its only air link, and industry lea...

Group warns passengers may be disappointed by new CRL

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The opening of Auckland's City Rail Link later this year comes with high expectations of increased services and reduced travel times from day one. Mat...

Morning Rural news for 24 March 2026

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy farmers say a higher milk payout will help with increased costs and a number of parties are vying to take over the country's largest farm. The l...

Early Sports Chat

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update.

Temporary support measures signed off

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is set to reveal what relief it can offer low and middle income families, later today. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.

Plumbers hit hard by fuel crisis

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Plumbers are being hit hard by the fuel crisis with many of the materials they need skyrocketing in price. Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallac...

Trump suspends strikes on Iran's power plants

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to suspend strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. US correspond...

Latest news from Australia

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

Green Party co-leader responds to government EV announcement

22 Mar 2026

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Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick responds to the announcement, speaking with Guyon Espiner.

Govt to offer interest free loans for new EV charge points

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government this morning said it would offer interest free loans of $52 million to two companies, ChargeNet and Meridian Energy, to add another 250...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 March

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest political poll is out. We have reaction from the Prime Minister, and Winston Peters, as well as analysis from RNZ political editor, Jo Moir...

Latest news from Australia for 23 March 2026

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We cross the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.

The out-of-the-ordinary conservation rediscovery in Northland

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did a farmer shooting a fleeing burglar, and a visit to a rubbish dump a decade later, lead to the rediscovery of one of New Zealand's most endang...

Maoriland Film Festival set to take place on Kapiti Coast

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maoriland Film Festival runs from tomorrow until Saturday in Otaki, its home since the festival began in 2014. Madeleine Hakaraia de Young has been in...