Morning Report

Christchurch pharmacy sees morning rush for forgotten glasses

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A surprising number of people start their workday with the same problem, they've forgotten their reading glasses. One Christchurch pharmacy says the f...

Sports Chat for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

How high could petrol prices go?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol prices are well past $3 a litre in many parts of the country now, but just how far could they go? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to In...

Asian supermarket a sign of Auckland’s changing demographics

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The imminent arrival of a large Asian supermarket in one Auckland suburb is highlighting the changing demographics of our biggest city. Blockhouse Bay...

Push to decentralise the health system is at 'extreme' risk

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A push to decentralise the health system is at 'extreme' risk because of workforce shortages, according to a Health New Zealand internal report. RNZ's...

Weekly interview with opposition

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Morning Report.

Political wrap

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is hinting targeted support could be on the way should the war in the Middle East continue to put pressure on fuel prices. Deputy...

New AI tool saving doctors valuable time in ED

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doctors say a new AI tool used in emergency departments around the country is saving them up to ten minutes per patient. Emergency physician John Bonn...

Calls for specialist police force to patrol new City Rail Link

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A city councillor is calling for a specialist police force to patrol deep below Auckland's streets on the new City Rail Link. Luka Forman reports.

Sports Chat for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

EV dealers report spike in sales as fuel prices rise

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some electric vehicle dealers say they're seeing a spike in sales as fuel prices rise. Managing Editor of NZ Autocar magazine, Richard Edwards spoke t...

Huge demand for meningococcal vaccine after Dunedin outbreak

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Dunedin pharmacist says he has had huge demand for students wanting the meningococcal vaccine, after an outbreak of the disease was declared. Albany...

Concerns grow over NZ fuel supply due to Middle East conflict

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Minister for Energy, Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss as energy supply concerns grow.

Medical union responds to new government health announcement

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced hospitals will get more staff and extra beds as part of a 25 million dollar investment, as winter looms. Association of S...

Business News for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Christchurch community leaders uneasy with sewage plan

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A controversial plan to pump millions of litres of partially-treated sewage into the Christchurch coastline is leaving community leaders feeling uneas...

Trump ramps up call for assistance in Strait of Hormuz

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has ramped up his calls for assistance in opening the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann from...

Morning Rural News for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 17 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Luxon wraps up visit of Samoa

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister is set to wrap up his brief time in Samoa with some sore points still to be worked through. Political reporter Giles Dexter reporte...

World News Wrap

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

New alcohol reform bill introduced in parliament

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A bill aimed at reforming alcohol laws has been introduced to Parliament. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill will allow licensed premises t...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 March

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis is in for the Prime Minister who is in Samoa; With the conflict in the Middle East continuing, warnings over increasing costs of fuel an...

Latest news from Australia

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Crowds pack Western Springs for Pasifika Festival

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most colourful and culturally vibrant events on Tamaki Makaurau's calendar - the Pasifika Festival. Over the weekend, the event return...

98th annual Academy Awards taking place in Los Angeles

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The red carpet is being rolled out, the champagne is on ice and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie. This afternoon the 98th annual Acad...

Sports Chat for 16 March 2026

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 16 March 2026

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

New data reveals only 21 non-financial benefit sanctions issued

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Non-financial benefit sanctions are meant to be a way to prompt people back to meeting their obligations - without cutting their benefits. But new dat...

Calls for tighter regulations on mahjong venues

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two mothers whose teenage children spent a week hopping around mahjong venues want tighter regulations for under 18s. The popular Chinese game, which ...

New rules for gift cards come into place

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gift cards sold from today must last at least three years, or clearly show they don't expire. Commerce Commission Principal Compliance Advisor Grant M...

Experts warn war in Iran could curtail economy's growth

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government is expecting the war in Iran and the ongoing fuel crisis could curtail the economy's growth by 0.5%. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckh...

Nicola Willis fills in for PM for weekly interview

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis could be forced to ration petrol in a worst-case-scenario, should the war in Iran continue to put pressure on international oil supplies. Nicola...

School bus charters hit by rising fuel costs

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A school bus charter company says it is being hit hard by rising fuel costs, driven by increasing fuel prices because of the conflict in the Middle Ea...

Sports Chat for 16 March 2026

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 16 March 2026

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Consumer NZ warns over new barcode standards

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The company behind the barcode standards used by retailers worldwide, says digital labelling will give people more information about products. Peter S...

Brain-injured man says ACC spying left lasting trauma

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ACC secretly watched a man it thought might be faking symptoms of a serious head injury. It downplayed the severity of his injuries for years, and may...

Programme aims to get business ideas up and running

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Young people in Horowhenua with business ideas are gathering this morning for a programme aimed at helping them start their own ventures or get into w...

Price of petrol continues to climb

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The price of petrol is continuing to climb, as the conflict in the Middle East rages on. Waitomo chief executive Simon Parham spoke to Corin Dann.

Business News for 16 March 2026

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Strait of Hormuz at a near near-standstill

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping. Otago University's Robert Patman spoke to Corin...

Israel and Iran trade more strikes overnight

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Iran have traded more strikes overnight, as President Trump says the US is not ready to make a deal to end the conflict. Thomas Helm, the J...

Morning Rural News

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Prime Minister arrives in Samoa

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister says his visit to Samoa and Tonga is all about underscoring the family relationship - but seems reluctant to commit to visa waivers...

World News Wrap

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shoppers should brace for higher grocery prices as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of fuel and freight. That comes on after new Inf...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 March

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting t...

Latest news from Australia

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

The prickly truth of hedgehogs in New Zealand

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on the state of hedgehog eradication from Pest Free Banks Peninsula's Tim Sjoberg, who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fringe Festival underway in Dunedin

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the week when newsmakers relax and everyday locals come to the fore in our regional check in. Today we're in Dunedin as their Fringe...

Market Update

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

What can Kiwi workers do to combat costly commute?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What can New Zealand workers do if they're facing a costly commute as fuel prices rise? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weekly Sports Panel

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Fuel companies put on notice over pricing

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which says it will be quick to call out any unjustified price rises at the pump. Br...

How to best prepare your home for heavy rainfall

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Flood specialists are urging households to consider what simple and low-cost steps they could take to limit damage to their home from extreme rainfall...

Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland this weekend

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend sees the popular Pasifika Festival return to Auckland's Western Springs Lakeside Park. Jep Savali is the Group Manager of Major Events at...

New trial of digital food labels set to begin

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government will be trialling digital labels on food products, where customers scan a QR code to get nutritional information. Consumer NZ's Researc...

Sports Chat

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Call for govt to encourage working from home due to fuel prices

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national ...

Nelson mayor responds to Air NZ flight cancellations

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 - affecting 44,000 passengers throughout the country over the next two months. Nelson is one city where some flight...

Fuel prices pushing people to buy electric cars

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Car dealers say the cost of fuel is pushing people to buy electric vehicles. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

Expert says government needs to secure country’s energy future

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An energy expert says now is the time for the government to secure the country's energy future. David Keat was a senior leader at Marsden Point, he sp...

Business News

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Child Cancer Foundation sees surge in families needing help

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A charity supporting families with a child going through cancer says it's seen a 20% increase in whanau using its services in the last year. Child Can...

Correspondent Olly Barratt speaks to Corin Dann from Iraq

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran's new Supreme Leader says Iran should continue targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann from Iraq.

Morning Rural News

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The impact of the conflict in The Middle East continues to hurt our primary industries.

Early Sports Chat

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Service to be held to remember mosque attack victims

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday the Christchurch City Council is holding a service to remember the 51 lives lost and the thousands more forever changed by the Christchurch ...

World News Wrap

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Expert recommends AI becomes a baseline skill for all Kiwis

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A leading IT services company says AI should be a baseline skill for every New Zealander but it warns many in the workplace aren't getting the groundi...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare su...

Large group of kea spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A surprisingly large group of kea has been spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, giving scientists a chance to learn more about how these alpine...

Woman to return to New Plymouth next year

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Womad festival will return to New Plymouth next year. The three-day event pulled the plug on this year's festival last September after facing risi...

Pharmacies see huge rise in vaccinations as COVID wave hits

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at...

Market Update

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The items that are actually getting cheaper

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation has been a problem in recent years, and there are warnings it could be again thanks to the war in the Middle East. But money correspondent S...

Calls for psychological support for long term prisoners

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30...

New Plymouth mayor speaks following discussion with Air NZ

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand has ruled out entirely cutting routes, as it faces huge cost pressures over jet fuel.CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the airline would foc...

Sports Chat

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

CEO Interview: Karl Budge, Blues

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The new Blues CEO says his goal is to bring people back to the ground to watch rugby. Karl Budge started in the role near the end of last year and was...

Political update for 12 March 2026

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our political editor Jo Moir joins us.

Legal action filed after pay rises offered to non-union members

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The primary teachers union says it's filing urgent legal action after the government announced it's offering pay rises to teachers who are not in the ...

Sports Chat

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 12 March 2026

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Heske...

Third of households struggle to access affordable, healthy food

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new report showing one in three households have struggled to access affordable, nutritious food in the past year has come as a surprise even to the ...

Vege growers blindsided by Watties proposal

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ripple effect of the closure would hit Canterbury farmers who produce about 36 thousand tonnes of peas every year for Watties.

Ministers meet over NZ fuel stores and supply chain impacts

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Senior ministers got together last night to discuss the country's fuel stores and supply chain impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Minister ...

Business News for 12 March 2026

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Air NZ CEO responds to fuel cost rises and fare surcharges

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's facing more massive cost pressures, with the conflict in the Middle East increasing the price of jet fuel. Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravisha...

Energy Agency proposes record release of emergency oil reserves

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The International Energy Agency has proposed a record release of emergency oil reserves, in an attempt to stabilise the market. Correspondent Olly Bar...

Early Sports Chat

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy.

Watties looks to close some manufacturing operations in NZ

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi classics like Watties frozen peas and Gregg's coffee could no longer be present at the kitchen table as Heinz Wattie's proposes a major shake-up ...

World News Wrap

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Kiwis with rare diseases still waiting for action

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders with rare diseases are still waiting for action, Nearly 600 days after the government agreed to implement a strategy to help them. Rare...