Morning Report
24,147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Transpower says grid emergency is over after solar storms
May 12, 2024 19:37 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBTranspower's grid emergency has ended, after the threat posed by solar storms eased earlier Monday morning. Transpower executive general manager of grid development John Clarke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Israel continues air strikes on Gaza
May 12, 2024 19:28 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBIsrael has continued its air strikes on several parts of Gaza, even as it continues issuing controversial evacuation orders to Palestinians. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann.
Heart of the City on overnight parking charges in Auckland
May 12, 2024 19:23 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MB"Not on" and "out of the blue" - that's how central Auckland businesses are responding to new CBD parking changes. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
More intense solar storms could occur in coming weeks
May 12, 2024 19:17 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBOtago Museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin says while the current solar storm is relatively mild, more intense aurora could occur over the coming weeks and months with the sun still heading into its most active period called the solar maximum. Dr Griffin spoke to Corin Dann.
Equestrian Caroline Powell wins Badminton Horse Trials
May 12, 2024 19:13 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBEquestrian Caroline Powell has become the fifth New Zealander to win the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials in England. Powell spoke to Corin Dann.
ERO says new grad teachers not prepared for the job
May 12, 2024 19:09 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThe Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job. ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBNew Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials for the first time.
Sports News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBNew Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials for the first time.
Business News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 18:53 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBBusiness news for 13 May 2024
Petition calls for Te Huia to be funded past June
May 12, 2024 18:50 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBA petition calling on the Government to fund the Te Huia rail service past the end of June has reached more than a thousand signatures in its first week. Campaign for Better Transport convener Jodi Johnston spoke to Corin Dann.
ERO report shows half of new school teachers feel unprepared
May 12, 2024 18:42 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBThe Secondary Principals' Council says a new Education Review Office report showing almost half of new schoolteachers feel unprepared for the classroom is no surprise. Council chairperson Kate Gainsford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 18:28 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 18:27 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Phoenix upbeat after drawn semi-final first leg
May 12, 2024 18:15 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBSunday night's first leg semi-final against Melbourne Victory ended in a nil all draw, with it all to play for at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano spoke to sports editor Stephen Hewson.
Cold snap over, but frost for some
May 12, 2024 18:08 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBCold temperatures are beginning to rise, but frost might still sneak up in some parts of the country. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 13 May 2024
May 12, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBNew Zealand's Caroline Powell claimed victory in the Badminton Horse Trials
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 May
May 09, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn today's episode, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has laid the blame for this morning's nationwide warning about power usage squarely with the former Labour Government, Brown joins us, we also hear from Labour's energy spokesperson Megan Woods, there are going to be two more Lord of the Rings movies, entertainment writer Sandro Monetti shares the details, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to catch up on the latest with Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Ngapuhi historian slams ACT's Treaty Principals Bill
May 09, 2024 20:44 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBA te reo Maori expert and Ngapuhi historian has blasted Act's Treaty Principles Bill at an urgent hearing at the Waitangi Tribunal. Ashleigh McCaull reports.
NZ faces energy shortfall as temps plummet
May 09, 2024 20:41 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBThe national grid operator Transpower is asking New Zealanders to carefully manage their electricity usage Friday morning. Transpower executive general manager Chantelle Bramley spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 20:38 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 20:31 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBMarket Update for 10 May 2024.
Phoenix take on Melbourne in A-League semi-final
May 09, 2024 20:28 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBOn Sunday in Melbourne the Phoenix play Melbourne Victory in the opening match of a two leg semi-final. Felicity Reid reports.
Wait times at Mason Clinic double in past year
May 09, 2024 20:23 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBWait times at Auckland's forensic psychiatric facility, the Mason Clinic, have doubled in the past year, with people waiting an average of 50 days for a bed. Melanie Earley reports.
Labour energy spokesperson Megan Woods on power cuts threat
May 09, 2024 20:10 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBEnergy Minister Simeon Brown has blamed the former Labour Government for a steadily decreasing gap between electricity supply and demand. Former Energy Minister and now Labour Energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBMilwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended for four games without pay for forcefully throwing a basketball twice at spectators.
Black Ferns kick off season as next year's World Cup looms
May 09, 2024 19:55 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBThe World Cup winning Black Ferns weren't happy with how last year ended and they're out to make amends this season, which starts Saturday afternoon.
Cable car company hopes to build route to Auckland Airport
May 09, 2024 19:54 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBA cable car company hoping to build an ariel route from Auckland Airport to Botany says its plan would be cheaper than a proposed busway. Doppelmayr NZ chief executive Garreth Hayman spoke to Corin Dann.
Air Vanuatu enters voluntary administration stranding hundreds
May 09, 2024 19:51 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBThe shutdown of Vanuatu's airline has left hundreds of holidaymakers stranded with no clear guidance on how to get home. New Zealand's Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath O'Brien spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Two new Lord of the Rings movies to be directed by Andy Serkis
May 09, 2024 19:45 - 5 minutes - 5 MBThere are going to be two more Lord of the Rings movies, the first is scheduled to debut in theatres in 2026. It has a working title of Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Entertainment writer Sandro Monetti spoke to Corin Dann
Senior police officer gives evidence at inquest into death of Gore toddler
May 09, 2024 19:36 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThe most senior police officer involved in the hunt for three-year-old Lachlan Jones has admitted her belief his death was accidental was formed mostly by assumptions. Timothy Brown has more.
Vector chief executive calls for EV charging rules
May 09, 2024 19:24 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBThe country's largest electricity distributor is warning authorities to hurry up with rules for charging electric vehicles or face unnecessary bills in the billions. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Chair of Major Electricity Users' Group on power demand
May 09, 2024 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBTranspower has asked households to conserve energy to avoid the possibility of power cuts - due to a potential electricity supply shortfall. Major Electricity Users' Group chair John Harbord spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown on power usage warning
May 09, 2024 19:10 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBEnergy Minister Simeon Brown has laid the blame for Friday morning's nationwide warning about power usage squarely with the former Labour Government. Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Morning business news for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBLatest business news with Gyles Beckford
Call to restrict vape flavours as ingredients could be toxic
May 09, 2024 18:50 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBAssociate professor Kelly Burrowes is a bioengineer at the University of Auckland, and she's investigating the health effects of vaping. Burrowes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZers need to 'manage power' as temps plummet say Transpower
May 09, 2024 18:44 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBThe national grid operator Transpower is asking New Zealanders to carefully manage their electricity usage Friday morning. Transpower executive general manager of operations Chantelle Bramley spoke to Corin Dann.
Early sports chat for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 18:40 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBTime to catch up on what's happening in the sports world .. With us is Nathan Rarere
Morning Rural News for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBMorning rural news with Sally Murphy
Early business news for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 18:25 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBEarly business headlines with Gyles Beckford
Temperatures plummet across the country
May 09, 2024 18:17 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBFreezing temperatures have arrived for most Friday morning, and Transpower has asked households to conserve energy to avoid the possibility of power cuts - due to a potential electricity supply shortfall. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.
Early sports news for 10 May 2024
May 09, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBEarly sports bulletin with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May
May 08, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's episode, a school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more than $70 million annually, Phil Pennington discusses the costs, a raffle promising a top prize of a $2 million house and a Tesla is causing some people to question whether it's real, Katie Fitzgerald gives us an insight, the Free Speech Union has set up a support group for academics, chairp...
Stoat found on Miramar Peninsula for first time since 2023
May 08, 2024 20:57 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBA male stoat has been found on the Miramar Peninsula, the first to be spotted on the peninsula since the pest was eliminated from the area late last year. Predator Free Miramar leader Dan Henry spoke to Corin Dann.
Plans to attract more Australian tourists to NZ
May 08, 2024 20:49 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThree major tourism bodies have teamed up to attract more Australian visitors to their regions, and they're hopeful others may follow suit. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.
Free Speech Union launches support group
May 08, 2024 20:45 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBEducators who think they can't speak freely on contentious academic issues now have a support group. AUT historian and one of two chairpeople for the group spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
NZ relies too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb CO2: report
May 08, 2024 20:39 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBAn international report has reignited fears New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
Sports Chat for 9 May 2024
May 08, 2024 20:35 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.