Morning Report
Episodes
Sports Chat
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market Update
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Concern over where KiwiSaver money is being invested
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mindful Money is warning that a growing amount of KiwiSaver investment is going to companies exposed to human rights violations. Money correspondent S...
Positive early signs for truancy services overhaul
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are early signs the government's overhaul of local truancy services is working. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Council says govt needs to move at pace over dog control review
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council says the government needs to move at pace with its review of the Dog Control Act. Auckland Council's Director of Community, Rachel Ke...
Winston Peters takes aim at country's electricity gentailers
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters is taking aim at the country's electricity gentailers, aiming to split them up if he gets back into government. Winston Peters spoke to...
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8 percent support. Labour is the most popular party wit...
Calls for government to encourage more public transport use
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three of the country's biggest transport authorities are calling on the government to push people toward public transport as fuel prices soar. AT's St...
Tom Walsh retains world indoor shot put title
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event. Corin Dann spoke to Walsh following the even...
Market Update for 23 March 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
New hiring platform aims to help jobseekers into retail work
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new hiring platform aimed at helping young jobseekers into retail has launched in New Zealand. Oneflick asks candidates to create short video profil...
Number of public EV chargers is set to double
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The number of public EV chargers is set to double, in a move the government hopes will increase confidence in going electric. Rewiring Aotearoa chief ...
Latest shipment of fuel arrives at Marsden Point
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is reassuring New Zealanders there's no issue with fuel supply, but that's not stopping anxiety about rising prices for some. RNZ repor...
Political editor Jo Moir breaks down latest poll results
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 31% support. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann....
Business News for 23 March 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Middle East conflict hitting rural New Zealand economies
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The impacts of the conflict in the Middle East are rippling through regional economies. Development West Coast Chief Executive, Heath Milne spoke to C...
Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washi...
Morning Rural News for 23 March 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Winston Peters delivers state of the nation speech in Tauranga
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has announced New Zealand First will campaign on splitting up the gentailers. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.
World News Wrap for 23 March 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Greens take fuel price relief package to government
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of fuel continues to rise, the Green Party is offering its support to National, to pass a relief package. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke...
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 March
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on the fuel crisis from Finance Minister, Nicola Willis; An expert explains why we shouldn't be panicking just yet; A Financial Times energy...
Latest news from Australia
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
Southern Scooter Challenge set to crawl through lower NZ
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Invercargill's annual Burt Munro challenge pays tribute to the Southerner who set the world land-speed record back in 1967. But tomorrow, 200 signific...
Market Update for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Price rises seem likely but where and when?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on prices is coming - but where and when? The rising oil price is expected to influence everything from food prices to the cost of building. ...
Weekly Sports Panel for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.
New Zealand’s latest GDP figures released
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Economics correspondent Gyles Beckford analyses latest GDP figures.
Lower Hutt businesses losing income as roadworks take place
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lower Hutt businesses say they're swiftly losing cash - and one's shut up shop - as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Lauren Crimp reports.
Fuel importer says no reason to panic over fuel supply
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The country's biggest fuel import terminal says there's no need to panic over our fuel supply. Channel Infrastructure, at Marsden Point, can store 300...
Delays in Sport Integrity Commission investigations
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Delays in high-profile investigations are fuelling concerns about the Sport Integrity Commission's ability to deliver timely outcomes - with some athl...
Market Update for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
New carshare app sees spike in demand following fuel cost rise
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new carsharing app called GoSplit launched last week and is already seeing strong demand, with hundreds of users signing up within days. Its founder...
Nicola Willis fronts on the fuel crisis
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is working on ways to help those who are struggling most, instructing the IRD and Treasury to work on a package to help...
How commuters are adapting to deal with cost of living
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sharp increase in fuel prices means cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, and many are turning to public transport. Four of our reporters...
Ministers to meet with fuel importers over fuel concerns
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the government's response to the oil crisis, ministers are meeting with fuel importers today to discuss possible changes to fuel specificat...
Early Business News for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Nearly half of adults avoiding dentist because of cost
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding the dentist because of cost, with Maori bearing the brunt of it. Maori News Journalist Layla Bailey-McD...
Queenstown councillors meet over waste water plans
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Queenstown councillors are seeking approval to pump treated wastewater into the Kawarau River for up to 35 years. At a council meeting yesterday, coun...
Latest on global fuel crisis
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The price of oil and gas has risen sharply after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran. Verity Ratcliffe, energy correspondent at the Financi...
Morning Rural News for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Government preparing for 'worst case scenario' over fuel
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is preparing for a 'worst case scenario' - as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices continue to rise. Delphine Herbert rep...
World News Wrap for 20 March 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Cathedral Cove walking track closures possible
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Conservation is mulling whether to close some walking tracks around the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove, because of repeated storm damag...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How high will petrol prices go?; Judith Collins discusses deployment of NZDF planes to Middle East; A new programme to tackle dog breeding in Auckland...
Polyfest begins celebration of cultural diversity
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cultural diversity of New Zealand students is being celebrated this week at Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school cultural festi...
DOC estimates summer storm repair bill of more than $3m
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Conservation says it could cost more than $3m to repair damage from summer storms. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitor, Cat Wilso...
National excavator operator championships set to take place
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pouring cups of tea and playing Connect Four doesn't seem like a tough day out - unless you have to do it using a digger. From tomorrow twelve of the ...
Sports Chat
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
Market Update
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Major banks move interest rates
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few days, BNZ, ANZ and Westpac have all announced adjustments to their interest rates. So where does that leave home loan borrowers? Money...
How high will petrol prices go?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil prices rose more than 5% overnight, as Iran threatened to target oil and gas facilities in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. According to data fro...
Originair boss explains decision to axe Westport services
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Westport is losing its only direct air connection to Wellington, with Originair confirming the service will cease from May unless financial support is...
CEO interview: Sam Vye from Syos Aerospacease
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of a Mount Maunganui-based tech start-up says the Iran war is proving how valuable drones are in modern combat. Syos Aerospace CEO Sam Vye sp...
Fisheries officers out enforcing rockpool ban
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fisheries officers have been out enforcing the ban on harvesting shellfish in rockpools north of Auckland, which came into effect a week ago. Jessica ...
Researcher backs idea of rewarding school students with lollies
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A researcher thinks teachers rewarding kids with lollies is a sweet idea. Sarah Cowie, is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Au...
Hopes new genomic testing pilot will cut health wait times
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government launched a two-year pilot of a genomic testing programme, allowing samples to be analysed locally. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it...
Sports Chat
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.
Market Update
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Food producer explains decision to stay out of supermarkets
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington based Company Apostle Hot Sauce has deliberately chosen to stay out of the major supermarket system. Its co-owner Lydia Harfield spoke to C...
New programme to tackle uncontrolled dog breeding
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than a million dollars is being put into desexing dogs to tackle uncontrolled breeding in Auckland and Northland. Auckland Council's director com...
How high will petrol prices go?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil prices rose more than 5% as Iran threatened to target oil and gas facilities in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Westpac chief economist Kelly Ec...
NZDF planes sent to Middle East returning home
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The two New Zealand Defence Force aircraft sent to the Middle East were not used for any evacuation flights. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to ...
Business News
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Westport to lose its only air connection
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Westport is set to lose its only air service in May - with the airline Origin Air saying it's not commercially viable. Buller District Council Mayor, ...
Members of Iranian women's football team arrive back in Iran
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Five members of the Iranian women's football team, who were granted asylum in Australia, but later changed their minds, have returned to Iran. BBC cor...
Morning Rural News
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update.
West Auckland residents taking in homeless teens
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
People in west Auckland are opening their doors to homeless teenagers, to get them off the streets while more permanent housing is found. It's a progr...
World News Wrap
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Calls for Auckland air quality to be improved
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A group of health professionals are calling on the government to improve Auckland's air quality. New research suggests more than 700 Aucklanders die f...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to claims made online by ex-wife; Weekly political panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Foodstuffs North...
Sound of bagpipes set to take over Taranaki
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sound of bagpipes will be echoing across Taranaki this week as dozens of bands gather for one of the biggest events on the international pipe band...
Richard Quest discusses impact of conflict on air travel
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of the conflict in the Middle East is hitting airlines hard with fuel doubling in price in some regions. Some of the world's largest airlines...
Sports Chat for 18 March 2025
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
Market Update for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
New report says property investors contribute $24.8b to GDP
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new report says property investors contribute $24.8 billion to gross domestic product, and sustain 126,000 full-time equivalent jobs. But not everyo...
NZTA reverses hundreds of fines
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Transport Agency has cancelled and refunded hundreds of speeding fines issued on a single day, after conceding road signs on a Lower Hutt road cre...
Weekly Political Panel for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins denies claims made by ex-wife
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Chris Hipkins continues to deny a series of claims made by his ex-wife. The allegations were made on a private facebook page and have si...
Small towns being hit hardest by dental shortage
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dental clinics across the country are struggling to fill roles, with the pressure hitting smaller towns hardest. Dental Specialist Dr Robin Whyman is ...
Sports Chat for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.
Market Update for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Can NZ’s electricity network handle more EVs?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some dealers say they've had a big increase in interest, as motorists try to shield themselves from oil price shocks. Drive Electric board chair Kirst...
New school rating system introduced
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Review Office is introducing a colour-coded, four-point scale for rating schools' performance, which the government says will be easier ...
Tech prices set to rise as AI becomes priority for suppliers
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand consumers are being warned laptops, smart phones and even fridges are going to cost more as the price of key components jump by 400%. Sinc...
Foodstuffs boss responds to increase in food prices
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Food prices have surged, with supermarket shoppers braced for even higher totals at the till. Prices are up 4.5%, with mince up 23%. The conflict in t...
Business News for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Should teachers give children lollies for good behaviour?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should teachers give children lollies or chocolates for good behaviour? Health ministry guidelines say schools shouldn't serve confectionery at all. S...
More than 400,000 Kiwis report experiencing long-covid
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than 400,000 Kiwis have reported experiencing long-covid in newly-released figures from Health New Zealand. Larisa Hockey from Long Covid Support...
Middle East update with BBC correspondent Frank Gardner
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel says it has killed one of Iran's most senior figures, its security chief Ali Larijani. His death is yet to be confirmed by Iran. BBC's security...
Morning Rural News for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter
Surprise find among recovering plants in Tongariro fire zone
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Native plants are making a comeback in the fire-charred areas of Tongariro National Park, but invasive weeds and animal pests pose a risk to a full re...
World News Wrap for 18 March 2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Effects of Middle East conflict felt by farmers
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The flow-on effects from the conflict in Iran are being felt by farmers. Fuel prices are up, and the Middle East is also a major player in fertiliser ...
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Edmonds fills in for Chris Hipkins for our weekly chat with the opposition; Shane Jones addresses concern over fuel supply; The Association of...
Campaign urges Kiwis to eat leftovers instead of wasting food
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch is leading a nationwide effort to stop leftovers from being forgotten at the back of the fridge. The campaign, led by Love Food Hate Wast...