Morning Report
24,147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratingsRNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
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Rocket Lab to launch satellite to monitor Earth's polar regions
May 21, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBThe mission, called PREFIRE, short for Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment, includes two shoebox-sized satellites or 'cubesats' to find out how much heat Earth's polar regions radiate out to space and how that influences our climate. University of Wisconsin professor, and principal investigator for the mission, Tristan L'Ecuyer spoke to Corin Dann.
Govt could get rid of first-home grants
May 21, 2024 19:37 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBRNZ understands the government is planning to get rid of first-home grants. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZRPA threatens to split from NZ Rugby as standoff continues
May 21, 2024 19:34 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBThe New Zealand Rugby Players Association is threatening to split from New Zealand Rugby and set up a new body to control the professional game. Players Association chief executive Rob Nichol spoke to Corin Dann.
Fast track committee not undermined by MP's donation - National
May 21, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe National Party insists there has been no conflict of interest in David Macleod formerly chairing the committee considering the contentious fast-track bill. The New Plymouth MP received $10,000 from a donor with shares in a company hoping to benefit from the legislation. Macleod was yesterday stood down from his role as chair of Parliament's Environment Select Committee for failing to properly declare donations to his election campaign. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports.
Stood down National MP to chair committee considering Fast-Track bill
May 21, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe National Party insists there has been no conflict of interest in David Macleod's chairing the committee considering the contentious Fast-track bill. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports.
Rotorua line workers save woman from car in floodwaters
May 21, 2024 19:25 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBTwo lines workers are being called heroes by their bosses, after they jumped into floodwaters to save a woman who was trapped in her sinking car. Shivam Chandra and Sam Rangi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Rain continues to fall in Hawke's Bay
May 21, 2024 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBHawke's Bay residents are being told to keep watch for flooding and slips today as a slow moving system lingers over the region. Hawke's Bay regional council chair Hinewai Ormsby spoke to Corin Dann.
NZer in New Caledonia hopes to be evacuated
May 21, 2024 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is now working with France and Australia to ensure the safe departure of further evacuation flights. Mike Lightfoot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
First flight from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
May 21, 2024 19:14 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe first flight bringing New Zealanders home from New Caledonia landed just after 10 o'clock on Tuesday night.
Business News for 22 May 2024
May 21, 2024 18:52 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBBusiness News for 22 May 2024
Heavy rain expected for Hawke's Bay
May 21, 2024 18:45 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBThe worst of the rain is yet to come for Hawke's Bay, with this week's slow-moving storm lingering over the region. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 22 May 2024
May 21, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 22 May 2024
May 21, 2024 18:29 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 22 May 2024
May 21, 2024 18:20 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
French president Macron heading to New Caledonia
May 21, 2024 18:07 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBFrench President Emmanuel Macron is set to depart for New Caledonia this morning as unrest continues on the island. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders, we also hear from Israel correspondent Sarah Coates on this issue, Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding, French President Emma...
Netball NZ celebrates 100th birthday
May 20, 2024 20:55 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBNetball New Zealand becomes the first national netball body in the world to celebrate it's 100th birthday. Bridget Tunnicliffe looks at how the sport carved a place for women and girls in New Zealand sport.
Auckland suburb sees spike in crime at transport hubs
May 20, 2024 20:52 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe West Auckland suburb of New Lynn has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs. Maia Ingoe reports.
NZ woman in 'visa-limbo' after fleeing Gaza
May 20, 2024 20:46 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBA New Zealand woman who escaped Gaza with her family four months ago is in visa-limbo with she and her Palestinian husband unable to work full time until he gets a 'Partner of a New Zealander work visa'. And as Mahvash Ikram reports, that could take months.
American company pushing for AI to monitor prison inmates in NZ
May 20, 2024 20:41 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBA giant American conglomerate with a huge New Zealand prison contract has been pushing for the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBThe NBA conference finalists are set.
Markets Update for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 20:33 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
NZ driver Scott McLaughlin takes pole position at Indy 500
May 20, 2024 20:28 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBIt was a record-breaking day for Scott McLaughlin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - producing a scorching drive to book pole position for the famous Indy 500. New Zealand motorsport great Greg Murphy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
School attendance plummets world wide
May 20, 2024 20:24 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBNew Zealand's plummeting school attendance rates are part of a global crisis that international experts warn will take more than an awareness campaign to turn around. Kate Newton reports.
Gulf Harbour country club burns down
May 20, 2024 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3 MBA Gulf Habour resident says it was heart wrenching to see the country club burn down on Monday night. Reporter Katie Fitzgerald spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
May 20, 2024 20:15 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBLabour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Big bump in winter illness could see surgeries delayed
May 20, 2024 20:10 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBPatients are likely to have operations delayed as hospitals ramp up plans to cope with a big bump in winter illnesses. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
May 20, 2024 19:50 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThe Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.
Child Poverty Action Group on Kāinga Ora review
May 20, 2024 19:47 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBThe Child Poverty Action Group's has an alternative review into Kāinga Ora's financial position. Spokesperson and author of the alternative review Alan Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
PSA union on job losses at Ministry of Education
May 20, 2024 19:44 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBThe Ministry of Education has proposed cutting 755 full-time equivalent roles, though 316 of those are already vacant. PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Iran president killed in helicopter crash
May 20, 2024 19:34 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has confirmed the country's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhbe, will take over as President on an interim basis after confirmation on Monday that the country's President Ebrahim Raisi had been killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday night. Political analyst and former editor in chief of the Mehr News Agency Hamid Reza spoke to Corin Dann.
Kanak journalist says young people 'fed up' in New Caledonia
May 20, 2024 19:26 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBA Kanak journalist in Noumea says the young people barricading streets in the French controlled territory are fed up with the lack of good jobs, inequality, and environmental degradation. Kanak journalist at Radio Djiido Andre Qaeze spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
May 20, 2024 19:15 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBA scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Auckland
May 20, 2024 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBHomes in Auckland have been flooded on Monday night, with Fire and Emergency attending more than 70 callouts due to torrential rain and thunderstorms. FENZ Group Manager Phil Larcombe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business News for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 18:55 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Dozens of houses flooded in Auckland
May 20, 2024 18:49 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBTorrential rain has flooded at least 71 households in Auckland overnight, with a hundred millimetres falling in two hours. Morning Report producer Tessa Guest spoke Ingrid Hipkiss.
French President Macron holds security and defence meeting on New Caledonia
May 20, 2024 18:47 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBFrench President Emmanuel Macron held another national security and defence committee meeting overnight, discussing the ongoing state of emergency in New Caledonia. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann.
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
May 20, 2024 18:44 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBState and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more.
Early Sports News for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 18:39 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBAn update from RNZ's sports team.
Morning Rural News for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBNews from the rural and farming sectors.
Early Business News for 21 May 2024
May 20, 2024 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for for Israeli PM and Hamas's leader in Gaza
May 20, 2024 18:13 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Dozens of houses flooded in Auckland after heavy rain
May 20, 2024 18:08 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBDozens of houses have flooded overnight in Auckland, with an intense downpour in southern and eastern suburbs. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington locals save more than 400 million litres of water
May 20, 2024 00:45 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBWellington Water says the region saved more than 400 million litres of water this summer thanks to the effort of locals. Wellington Water director of regulatory services Charles Barker spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity: study
May 20, 2024 00:42 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBLocal scientists have found evidence that large earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity. Victoria University seismologist and one of the co-authors of the study Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
May 19, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister Judith Collns as well as journalist in Noumea Coralie Cochin, the Greens this weekend sought to put their scandals behind them, with a focus instead on a government they describe as cynical and cruel, co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins us, former Kiwi and Warriors player Adam Blair discusses the W...
Sir Bryan Willams remembers All Black legend Sid Going
May 19, 2024 20:53 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBRugby legend Sid Going's funeral will be held on Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the far north town of Maromaku. Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.
Historian on WWII battle of Monte Cassino
May 19, 2024 20:51 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBThis weekend marked the eightieth anniversary of what many military historians believe to have been one of the bloodiest campaigns fought by New Zealanders in world war two. Military historian Glyn Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Govt under pressure after scrapping decarbonisation scheme
May 19, 2024 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe Government is under pressure to show how it will meet its climate targets after scrapping a decarbonisation scheme it decried as corporate welfare. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Consumer NZ warn over PayWave surcharges
May 19, 2024 20:42 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBThe convenience of PayWave really took off during the pandemic restrictions and has become the preferred way of payment for a large amount of New Zealanders. Leonard Powell went out with his microphone and his wallet.