Morning Report
24,497 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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Episodes
Sports Chat for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 20:38 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBMarket Update for 16 April 2024
Cost of driving EVs climbs after Road User Charges
April 15, 2024 20:29 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBThe cost of driving an electric vehicle has jumped this month - but are they still an affordable option? Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts reports.
Hastings could face rates rise of 25 percent
April 15, 2024 20:25 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBHastings homeowners may be hit with a 25 percent rates rise as the city grapples with how to pay for the huge amount of cyclone recovery work still ahead. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Demand for private health insurance grows
April 15, 2024 20:19 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBSenior doctors at public hospitals debated asking Te Whatu Ora to pay for private health insurance for them, the vote to include it in a union claim got more than 40 percent backing but not the majority it needed to pass. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists' executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
PSA on govt cuts to public servants
April 15, 2024 20:10 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBThe cost of job cuts in the public sector is shaping up to be expensive in its own right. PSA national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBJordie Barrett says a burning desire to win a World Cup was a major factor in his decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2028.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on public servant cuts
April 15, 2024 19:56 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBAs the number of departed and departing public servants grows, so does the bill for their leaving. Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins us for our weekly National leader's spot while Christopher Luxon is in Southeast Asia. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Winston Peters condemns Iran's attack on Israel
April 15, 2024 19:49 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBThe prime minister Christopher Luxon and foreign minister Winston Peters have condemned Iran for what they say are "shocking and illegal strikes against Israel". Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
Pet bonds will make landlords more relaxed about pets says NZ Property Investors Federation
April 15, 2024 19:44 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBThe Housing Minister is expecting landlords will use good faith when negotiating pet bonds with their tenants. New Zealand Property Investors Federation Vice President Peter Lewis spoke to Corin Dann.
PM Luxon discusses trade in Singapore
April 15, 2024 19:40 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBChristopher Luxon's sales-push through South East Asia continues - having secured a commitment from Singapore to help future-proof trade. Craig McCulloch reports from Singapore.
Search continues for man who disappeared during Cyclone Gabrielle
April 15, 2024 19:36 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBA search will resume today at a beach north of Napier in relation to the disappearance of Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri during Cyclone Gabrielle. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Bank industry calls for government help resourcing national Anti-Scam Centre
April 15, 2024 19:28 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBThe banking industry is calling on the government to help resource its national Anti-Scam Centre, the industry also wants legal backing for the operation, as well as official help with gathering intelligence. Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Cutting public servants exceeds $6 million at single department
April 15, 2024 19:09 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBAlmost 2000 jobs across 19 departments have already been disestablished or soon will be, but the total cost of redundancies across the public service is not yet known and the Finance Minister has not asked for an estimated price tag. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBJordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit to New Zealand Rugby beyond the 2027 World Cup.
Business News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 18:53 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBBusiness news for 16 April 2024
Renters association on new pet-bond scheme
April 15, 2024 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBA renters association says the Government's new pet-bond scheme will only open the door for price gauging. Renters United spokesperson Luke Somervell spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Sports Chat for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 18:41 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Rescue charity on pet bond scheme
April 15, 2024 18:23 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBLandlords can now ask for a two-week pet bond under the scheme, and tenants must pay for any pet damage beyond normal wear and tear, and a pet rescue charity hopes the new pet bond scheme will ease the strain on shelters. Charity Pet Refuge Julie Chapman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Business News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Wellington councillor on govt's mega-tunnel idea
April 15, 2024 18:16 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBA Wellington regional councillor says there are more urgent transport projects than building a mega-tunnel. Wellington regional councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 16 April 2024
April 15, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBAll Black Jordie Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until after the next World Cup.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th of April
April 14, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's episode we hear from Simeon Brown on a 'mega-tunnel' under Wellington, Christina Ruffini from the CBS discusses Iran's attack on Israel, the ABC's Tony Ibrahim on the Sydney shopping mall attack, millions of dollars of funding for emergency housing is set to expiry, RNZ housing reporter Lauren Crimp discusses the implications, and we cross the ditch to hear from Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Long Covid sufferers concerned over Govt's benefit reset
April 14, 2024 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBPeople suffering from long Covid are scared they'll face penalties under the coalition's benefit reset and are feeling let down by the welfare system. Jemima Huston reports.
Two school classrooms contaminated by asbestos, emails show
April 14, 2024 20:43 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBTwo school classrooms suffered extensive contamination with the most dangerous type of asbestos after the wall linings were taken off without any testing. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Auckland pensioners worried for future after sale falls through
April 14, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBUp to a hundred Auckland pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme are worried for their future now a sale to another operator has fallen through. Amy Williams has the story.
Sports Chat for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 20:37 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBMarket Update for 15 April 2024
New private hospital opens in Auckland
April 14, 2024 20:26 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBA new private hospital has opened in central Auckland and there are significant expansions planned for others in the city. Otago University health systems professor Robin Gauld spoke to Corin Dann.
Protestors take to streets in New Caledonia
April 14, 2024 20:23 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBPro-independence activists took to the streets In New Caledonia at the weekend protesting against planned constitutional changes which they say will derail their fight for self-determination. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis was in New Caledonia.
Professor on Iran attacks
April 14, 2024 20:15 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBRobert Patman is professor of international relations at the University of Otago. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
PM Luxon lands in Singapore
April 14, 2024 20:10 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBThe prime minister arrived in Singapore on the Air Force Boeing 757 late last night for his first major international engagement since taking power, and he will visit Thailand and the Philippines later this week. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
Sports News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBNew Zealand track cyclist Ellesse Andrews has made an impressive return from a broken jaw, winning a silver medal at the Nations Cup track cycling meet in Canada.
Couple fights to stay in NZ after immigration advisor missed deadline
April 14, 2024 19:55 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBA Brazilian couple living in Auckland for the last 8 years are fighting to stay in New Zealand after their immigration advisor missed the deadline to apply for residence. Rayssa Almeida reports.
Millions of dollars of funding to help people out of emergency housing expires
April 14, 2024 19:49 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBMore than $40 million of funding for support services designed to help people out of emergency housing is due to expire in two months and the Government won't commit to extending it. Housing reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann.
Waikato police officer ends up in fleeing car
April 14, 2024 19:41 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBA Waikato police officer is on leave this week after ending up inside a car fleeing from police and attempted to stop its teen driver, including with a taser, all the while allegedly receiving multiple blows to the head. NZ Police Association Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Govt investigates building mega tunnel underneath Wellington
April 14, 2024 19:39 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBThe Government is investigating a mega tunnel underneath Wellington from The Terrace to Kilbirnie. Transport Minister Simeon Brown has asked the New Zealand Transport Agency to look into the tunnel's technical feasibility, cost and financing options. Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Stabbing rampage at Sydney mall leaves six dead
April 14, 2024 19:28 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBAustralia is grappling this morning with the aftermath of a killing frenzy in Sydney at the weekend, another 12 were hospitalised, including a 9-month-old baby girl whose mother Ashlee Good was killed in the attack. ABC Sydney reporter Tony Ibrahim spoke to Corin Dann.
NZDF presence in Middle East under greater pressure
April 14, 2024 19:22 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe coalition announced in January that the Defence Force would send a team of six to help plan strikes against Houthi rebels targeting ships, the deployment is part of a US-led operation to protect shipping in the Red Sea. Midday Report presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Iran launches missile and drone attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 19:14 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBFormer State Department correspondent and CBS reporter Christina Ruffini has been looking at the politics behind Iran's decision to unleash 300 drones and missiles against its longstanding regional foe. Ruffini spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBNew Zealand track cyclist Ellesse Andrews has returned from injury to win a silver medal at the Nations Cup track cycling meet in Milton Canada.
Business News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 18:54 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBBusiness news for 15 April 2024
Work to fix Rangitata rail bridge in South Canterbury begins after flood waters cause damage
April 14, 2024 18:51 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBWork to get the Rangitata rail bridge up and running again will begin this week after flood waters knocked out one of its 34 piers on Friday. Ashburton mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Early Sports Chat for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 18:30 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 18:29 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Excitement in Solomon Islands as election nears
April 14, 2024 18:22 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBIt's the final day of election campaigning in Solomon Islands and there is a palpable sense of excitement in the country which is holding national and provincial elections simultaneously for the first time. Koroi Hawkins reports from Honiara.
PM Luxon condemns Iran's attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 18:16 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBPrime Minister Christopher Luxon says the attacks were a major challenge to peace and stability in a region already under enormous pressure. Journalist and author, and the director of research at the Middle East Forum Dr Jonathan Spyer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 15 April 2024
April 14, 2024 18:05 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThe Black Sticks Women beat Japan 2-1 last night in Auckland to win the two match series 1-nil.