Morning Report

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...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 March

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the political panel, Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni discuss the week in politics, while Wayne Brown weighs in on a fiery council debate over ho...

The grocery store offering seniors discount every day

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For SuperGold card users in one north Auckland coastal town, every day is a discount Tuesday. Four Square in Snells Beach owner David Whyman spoke to ...

High costs holding back repair businesses

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from Reuse Aotearoa has found Wellington already has more than 450 initiatives helping people reuse and share items - but only about a qu...

Sports Chat for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

What the Iranian war could mean for KiwiSaver

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some KiwiSaver members are getting in touch with providers, worried about what the war means for their investments. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds ...

Parked cars putting Auckland cyclists at risk

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A South Auckland man who was hit by a car while cycling believes drivers illegally parking in cycle lanes is a safety issue in the area. Luka Forman r...

Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Otago Peninsula officially declared possum-free

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Otago Peninsula has been officially declared possum-free after years of hard work. Tess Brunton reports.

Political update for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.

Fiery debate as councillors revisit housing rules

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland councillors are cracking on with implementing the government's changes to the city's housing intensification plan. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown...

Sports Chat for 11 March 2025

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Higher fuel prices could push more onto public transport

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport expects more people could switch to buses and trains if fuel prices keep climbing. AT's Stacey van Der Putten spoke to Corin Dann.

Expert warns low vaccination driving Covid wave

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A health expert says low vaccination numbers are likely behind the latest wave of the virus, but Te Whatu Ora is not pushing GPs to encourage vaccinat...

Parties clash over findings of Covid-19 response report

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Politicians on both sides of the House have found what they wanted from the mammoth final report into New Zealand's Covid-19 response. Political repor...

Middle East conflict could push retail prices higher

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A major retailer is warning prices could rise as the conflict involving Iran pushes up global fuel and freight costs. Briscoes expects surcharges to ...

Business News for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Regional leaders fear Air NZ route cuts

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some regional mayors are worried Air New Zealand's financial troubles could see flights to their cities facing the chop. New Plymouth District Council...

US warns of ‘most intense day’ of strikes on Iran yet

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann f...

Morning Rural News for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy.

Northland rough sleepers waiting 800 days for a home

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rough sleepers in Northland are typically waiting more than 800 days for a home through the Housing First programme. Lauren Crimp reports.

World News Wrap for 11 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

What Middle East conflict could mean for fertiliser supply

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East conflict is already driving a price spike in fuel, but rocketing fertiliser prices could also see higher food costs for consumers. Rab...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins; Nicola Willis discusses the economic impact of Middle Eastern conflict on New Zealand, particularly rising costs and ...

Siva Afi Festival showcases Samoan fire knife art in Auckland

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Siva Afi Festival has shown how the ancient Samoan art can be shared and celebrated across cultures. A diverse range of competitors, hai...

First New Zealander with cystic fibrosis completes Ironman race

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi woman has made history becoming the first New Zealander with Cystic Fibrosis to complete an Ironman. Kirsty Parsons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Potential fix for chemical pollution found in flax

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and reduced fertility and are found in people and animals around the world. Now, University of Auckland...

Sports chat for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

How are Kiwis exposed to fuel price increases?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many motorists will have a wary eye on gas station prices on their commute this morning. Fuel prices are steadily climbing on the back of the war in t...

Team New Zealand reveals boat for America’s Cup defence

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclors are out, batteries are in, but outwardly Team New Zealand's re-launched boat Taihoro doesn't look much different to the boat that won the Amer...

Kidney patients told dialysis treatment may be rationed

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kidney patients in Christchurch are being warned dialysis treatment may have to be rationed because of staffing shortages and a lack of space at the h...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Political update for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.

NZ sharemarket slides as war hits investor confidence

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's sharemarket slid sharply on Monday as global oil prices surged past US$100 a barrel, shaking investor confidence and contributing to bro...

Sports Chat for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 10 March 2025

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

SuperGold card holders left out of grocery discounts

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An RNZ investigation finds inconsistencies in discounts being offered to SuperGold card holders. Age Concern Chief Executive Karen Billings-Jensen spo...

Some regions miss out on SuperGold grocery discounts

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a SuperGold card, then you'll know today is the day to do your weekly grocery shop. Many supermarkets offer people aged 65 and over a 5% d...

Report says health system may need to rely more on private care

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country's biggest banks says New Zealand's health system may need to rely more on private providers to ease growing pressure on public hosp...

Nicola Willis discusses economic impact of war on NZ

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Markets around the world are feeling the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, which has led to a spike in oil prices. Kiwis are already paying ...

Business News for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

NZ steps up fight against online scams

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is stepping up the fight against online scams with a new industry code targeting criminals on major digital platforms. Tech New Zealand Ch...

Global stock markets react to Middle East conflict

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, global stock markets have shuddered amid concerns over spiking oil prices. Wedbush Securities analyst Da...

Morning Rural News for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Government leaves door open to petrol help as prices climb fast

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The government has left the door slightly ajar on help at the petrol pump. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

World News Wrap for 10 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Transport sector warns rising oil will push consumer prices up

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the transport industry say costs will be passed onto consumers as oil prices jump to more than US$110 a barrel. Aotearoa Transporting New Z...

Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 March

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his latest polling; Winston Peters on the latest developments in the Middle East and their possible implica...

Latest news from Australia

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Latest news from Australia with Emma Cropper.

Athletics stars draw big crowds at Nationals Champs

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reporter Ross McNaughton spent Saturday night with New Zealand's finest athletes at the inaugural TrackStars event.

Housing insecurity numbers double in Queenstown

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity in Queenstown has doubled over the last year, a council survey has found. Victoria Crockford from...

Dunedin aiming to be the next Hollywood A-list film location

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lights, camera, Otepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Tess Brunton reports.

Warnings to check your KiwiSaver fund settings

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A woman who has found she's mistakenly been in the wrong KiwiSaver fund for more than a decade wants her case to be a warning to others. Money corresp...

Sports Chat

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Market Update

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Warnings over cost of fuel increasing due to Iran conflict

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should the war in Iran drag on, $3 a litre could become a regular sight at the petrol pump. AA transport policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid ...

How is life on the ground for Kiwis living in Dubai?

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' SafeTravel says it's contacted Kiwis in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, who've said they need help g...

Politics chat

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news.

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

Expert warns death toll could play into hands of Iranian regime

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The relentless bombing of Iran and a rising civilian death toll is playing into the hands of the regime, says Otago University International relations...

Sports Chat

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Surge in drivers filling up as concern grows over fuel prices

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up, as tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher. Waitomo Gro...

Police ramp up recruitment efforts in Auckland

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Police are ramping up recruitment efforts in Auckland, hoping to bring more kiwis into the force, and tempt some currently working in Australia to ret...

Trump says he must be involved in selection of Iranian leader

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The body responsible for selecting Iran's new Supreme Leader says a consensus has been reached. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss fr...

Winston Peters discusses latest developments in Middle East

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is weighing up a request from Persian Gulf states to provide military aid. So, how long before that request gets put to the New Zealand gove...

Business News

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Queenstown district’s rise in homelessness

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friends' homes, couches, cars and tents - that's where one in ten Queenstown Lakes locals have had to spend at least one night in the past year. Otago...

NZ hit by ninth wave of COVID-19

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Health New Zealand figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week. Michael Baker, Professor of Public Healt...

Israel's military strike central Beirut

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The IDF said it was targeting Iranian-linked commanders, in the first strike on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the conflict began. Journalist K...

Morning rural news

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

Hutt City residents frustrated by road works and road cones

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Officials responsible for an obstacle course of road cones throughout Hutt City say they know residents are frustrated but they'll have to hang in the...

World News Wrap

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

AI tools being used in Iran conflict

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence tools are being used in the Iran conflict, changing the face of how wars are fought. Kiwi Sean Gourley, founder of San Francis...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 March

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The final report into the harm caused to young people by social media and the internet has been released. The cost of fuel is adding to an already ris...

Latest news from Australia

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Kurahaupō waka on display

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupo waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Mas...

Taranaki music fans urged to get ready to rock

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Taranaki music fans are being urged to forget the disappointment of WOMAD taking a break and instead pull on a black T-shirt, a pair of skinny jeans a...

Bakery rave taking place in Hamilton

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to look around the motu for another unique event to learn about, this time we're heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton where tomorrow morning, dan...