Morning Report
Episodes
World news wrap
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Number of weddings and civil unions drops again
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New figures from Stats NZ show the number of marriages and civil unions in New Zealand has fallen again, down 3% in 2025 to just over 17,500. Kirsty U...
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 4
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simeon Brown steps in for the PM for the weekly interview; Luxon arrives in Singapore to sign fuel supply deal; ACT Party reveals new immigration poli...
Latest news from Australia
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper.
New Queenstown projects pass first fast-track hurdle
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A plan to transform Queenstown's hills with three gondolas, more than 1300 housing units and two predator-free sanctuaries has cleared the first hurdl...
Massive LEGO Star Wars exhibit headed for Wellington
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne artist Ryan McNaught has announced he's taking his blockbuster LEGO Star Wars exhibition overseas for the first time, and it's coming to Wel...
Sports update
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
How much has IKEA changed Kiwi shopping habits?
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at data showing the impact of the Swedish purveyor of meatball and homewares, and spoke to John Cam...
New data reveals low business confidence due to Iran war
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey shows retailers have had their confidence battered by the ongoing war in Iran. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hi...
Auckland FC through to A-League semi-finals
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC are through to a second A-League Men's semi-final after a nailbiting win on the weekend. Auckland FC's director of football Terry McFlynn ...
Meningitis survivor calls for better care for patients
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A woman who had both legs amputated after being struck down by meningitis is demanding better care for patients, telling a Health Select Committee tha...
Simeon Brown steps in for the PM for the weekly interview
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simeon Brown is in for the Prime Minister who is in Singapore. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Mea Motu, Asthma New Zealand Ambassador speaks to John Campbell
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Asthma affects around one in eight New Zealanders, with more than 600,000 people needing medication and thousands of children hospitalised each year. ...
Sports update
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Southern Cross Health boss discusses new Feel Good Index data
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey from Southern Cross Health shows New Zealanders are better at looking after their finances, than their health. Chief Executive Nick Astwi...
Luxon arrives in Singapore to sign fuel supply deal
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has arrived in Singapore where he'll sign a deal guaranteeing New Zealand's fuel supply. Otago University Associate Professor Nicho...
Specialist teachers slam new draft curricula
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers specialising in science, music, PE, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums for children in primary school and the first years ...
ACT Party reveals new immigration policies
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT party will campaign on a six-point plan to shake up immigration, including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they've been here, a...
Business news for 4 May 2026
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
FENZ axes solo paid role on Aotea Great Barrier Island
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has axed the only paid role on Aotea Great Barrier Island. Erin Johnson reports.
Support for national prostate cancer screening programme
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advocates for people with prostate cancer want men to speak up about the need for a national screening programme. Prostate Cancer Foundation president...
Latest on Iran peace proposal from Washington DC
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the latest peace proposal from Iran. Toni Waterman spoke to John Campbell from Washington DC.
Morning rural news
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Giles Dexter reports on Luxon’s visit to Singapore
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says an upgrade to New Zealand's relationship with Singapore is more important than ever, as he prepares to sign a deal that will k...
World news wrap
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Locals react to State Highway 3 reopening
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
State Highway 3 has reopened again, but access is still limited. Bryan Lester, the local butcher spoke to John Campbell.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 1 May 2026
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Finlayson discusses coalition government's stability; Air New Zealand cuts more flights; Wegovy pill may make weight loss treatment cheaper in N...
Latest news from Australia
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
Build-to-rent developments on the rise
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A massive new complex of 297 apartments is the latest build-to-rent development to be completed in Auckland and one of the country's largest. Felix Wa...
Auckland stands up as comedy festival kicks off
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival kicks off tonight, bringing together more than 150 comedians for a month of laughs. Gemma Gracewood, Int...
Market update
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Power prices set to rise ahead of winter
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do if you are worried about winter power prices? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Air New Zealand cuts more flights
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is cutting more flights, blaming the high cost of jet fuel. Nelson Regional Development Agency visitor destination manager Craig Boode...
Weekly Sports Panel
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga spoke to John Campbell and Ingrid Hipkiss.
Homes needed for wild Kaimanawa horses
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Homes are needed for nearly a hundred wild horses expected to be rounded up in the annual Kaimanawa muster. Horse trainer Kelly Wilson spoke to Ingrid...
Wegovy pill may make weightloss treatment cheaper in NZ
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The manufacturer of weightloss drug Wegovy says it's working towards bringing a potentially cheaper pill form into the country. Metabolic bariatric nu...
Sports update
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Winter Energy Payments
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Families are heading into winter with power bills 8% higher on average than last year according to estimates from the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hi...
Duane Mann on the rising popularity of rugby league
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a drift of young and grassroots rugby union players to rugby league? Auckland Rugby League chief executive Duane Mann discusses the rising po...
Central Hawke's Bay cleaning up from extensive flood damage
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A rural community in Central Hawke's Bay is reeling after flooding wiped out fencing, culverts, winter crops, roads and even animals. Hawke's Bay Tair...
Chris Finlayson discusses coalition government’s stability
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former National cabinet minister, Chris Finlayson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the coalition government's stability.
Business news
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Why Timaru has made front-page news in the United States
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Timaru found itself on the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week, in a story about US doctors moving to work there. Keiller MacDuff reports ...
Locals frustrated by slow progress reopening Mauao
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Mount Maunganui residents group is frustrated at the slow progress in getting Mauao re-opened, after January's deadly landslide. President of the Mo...
Simon Calder discusses impact of fuel crisis on air travel
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jet fuel costs have surged because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Airlines including Lufthansa and United Airlines are among those consid...
Monring Rural News
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A farmer is repurposing a vintage 1970s motel on State Highway 1 in the Rangitikei District and duck hunting season starts this weekend. The latest ru...
Early Sports Chat
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Gold mine developers go head-to-head with Cromwell residents
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian company planning a vast open-cast gold mine in the hills near Cromwell has gone head to head with its new neighbours at a hearing befor...
World news wrap
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Big weekend ahead for football fans
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big weekend for football fans. Auckland FC face a must-win elimination final against Melbourne City FC on Saturday - lose, and their season is ...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday April 30
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Stanford discusses new immigration bill; Pharmac rationing supplies of menopause medications; Calls for urgent rollout of safe cycling infrastru...
Marlon Williams' co-writer Kommi on Taite win
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marlon Williams has taken out the top prize at the Taite Music Prize, which recognises the best album of the previous year. John Campbell spoke to Mar...
Future sought for former Hato Petera College site
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders call for ideas about what to do with the 12 hectare former site of Hato Petera College in Auckland's Northcote. Wawahi Ara Board Chair Helen T...
Sports update
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Another blow to households as oil prices shoot up again
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Power prices are on lots of people's minds at the moment, as a round of increases takes effect. But what can you do if you're worried about yours this...
Experts warn of children going blind due to malnutrition
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, pringles and...
Changes to rules over nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is cracking down on nitrous oxide after police linked its use to serious and fatal crashes. Sam Lasham, national coordinator for Studen...
CEO Interview: James Donald from Ideally
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A research firm founded in New Zealand says the rapid development of tech has led to companies increasingly valuing real, human insights. Ideally co-f...
Political update
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says he called Winston Peters to his Beehive office last night, over the release of emails regarding the US-Israel war in Iran.
NZ Rugby boss discusses rising popularity of league in NZ
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've been looking at the success of the Warriors and what that means for our national game - rugby union. Steve Lancaster, interim CEO of N...
Sports update
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Hokitika's swimming pool forced to close due to fuel costs
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ripple effect of the fuel crisis has now reached Hokitika's swimming pool, with it closing its doors tomorrow because of rising costs. The swim sc...
Pharmac rationing supplies of menopause medications
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac is temporarily rationing capsules used to treat menopause symptoms, because of supply constraints affecting them and popular oestrogen patches...
Ohura flood warning system questione
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some Ohura residents are questioning flood-warning systems in the tiny King Country settlement after being forced from their beds during a flash flood...
Erica Stanford discusses new immigration bill
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An immigration bill making its way through parliament has been criticised as unfairly targeting some of the country's most vulnerable migrants. Immigr...
Business news
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Cancer Society releases election manifesto
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cancer Society has released an "election manifesto," outlining affordable steps the next government can take to make a difference, from fully fund...
London stabbing attack declared terrorist incident
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A stabbing attack that injured two Jewish men in London, has been declared a terrorist incident. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to John Campbell fro...
Morning Rural News
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The red meat sector's had to be quite flexible with its exports to the Middle East and farm sales slow as winter looms large. The latest rural news wi...
Early Sports Chat
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Drug overdose assistance protection bill passes first reading
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation that would protect someone calling for life saving help during a suspected overdose or serious adverse drug reaction from being charged fo...
World news wrap
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Calls for urgent rollout of safe cycling infrastructure
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of residents, businesses, and community organisations are calling for the government to urgently roll out safe cycling infrastructure, to hel...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Political Panel; Former Marsden Point manager responds to fuel announcement; Authority questions power company price rises; Warriors CEO discus...
New landmark sign to be built at base of Auckland’s Sky Tower
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders are being invited to help design a new landmark at the base of the Sky Tower. SkyCity Sales and marketing general manager Caroline Ah Chon...
Kiwi set foot in Parliament as last of 250 birds released
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Five North Island Brown kiwi were guests of honour before an admiring crowd at Parliament last night. The celebration marked the arrival of the last k...
Wellington weighs support for Moa Point hit firms
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Ell...
Authority questions power company price rises
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Electricity Authority is questioning power companies about price hikes - and whether more increases are coming before winter. Andrew Millar, the a...
Sports update for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Inland Revenue issues warnings to cryptocurrency traders
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue has been issuing multiple warnings for cryptocurrency traders that they'll need to pay tax on any profits they've made. Money correspon...
Weekly Political Panel for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Political update for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.
Warriors CEO discusses league’s growing popularity in NZ
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors are riding a wave of momentum after a sold-out Anzac Day win in Wellington, drawing big crowds and boosting league's popularity nationwid...
Sports update for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market update for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Lower Hutt boy finds rare native Hochstetter frog
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A 12 year old boy in Lower Hutt has made a remarkable discovery, finding a rare native Hochstetter's frog while playing in a creek near his home. Rumi...
Auckland Council issues red bin reminders over food scraps
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council is putting tags and stickers on red bins in some suburbs to remind people about council's food scraps bins. Auckland Council's deputy...
Immigration advocate responds to possible law change
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration advocates believe a law change is unfairly targeting some of the country's most vulnerable migrants. Simon Laurent, Chair of Association f...
Former Marsden Point manager responds to fuel announcement
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The government is moving to lock in more diesel by securing another nine days supply in a deal with Z Energy. David Keat, a former refining manager at...
Morning Business News for 29 April 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Police delay final phase of mental health call-out withdrawal
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The final phase of police withdrawing from mental-health related call-outs is on hold and they won't say when it will be rolled-out. Lucy Xia reports....
League taking on rugby union at grassroots level
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grassroots rugby clubs are losing players to league, driven not just by the game itself but by stronger development pathways and active scouting at yo...
Trump meets King Charles and Queen Camilla at White House
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has praised the friendship between the US and UK, at a White House ceremony welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla. Corres...