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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Will tax cuts make a difference to households?
May 30, 2024 19:12 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBWith inflation still sitting high and pressure remaining on households, it's still unclear whether the tax cuts will be enough to make a difference. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Millions to receive tax relief from July
May 30, 2024 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBMillions of people will be pocketing a bit more of their wages from the end of July, as part the coalition's Budget tax relief package. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Sports News for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBThe Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has been linked with a move to the English Premiership.
Sports News for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBThe Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has been linked with a move to the English Premiership.
Government breaks promise to fund new cancer drugs
May 30, 2024 18:44 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBA woman living with tumours on her heart says she's devastated the government's broken its promise to fund thirteen new cancer drugs. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
Early Sports Chat for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 18:38 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 18:30 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activists
May 30, 2024 18:24 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBRights groups have condemned a ruling by a Hong Kong court that convicted fourteen pro-democracy activists and politicians in the territory's largest national security trial. Human Rights Watch China director Maya Wang spoke to Corin Dann.
Early Business News for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Taxpayers Union disappointed over Budget
May 30, 2024 18:13 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB'The Mother of all Disappointments' - that's how the Taxpayers Union is describing this year's budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports News for 31 May 2024
May 30, 2024 18:06 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBThe French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May
May 29, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode, protest convoys take to the streets around the country. We heard from Auckland and Hamilton about their progress, it's budget day so we had a look at what is coming, Smith and Caughey's closure news had a nasty update, and compulsory Shakespeare and grammar lessons are set to be part of the new English cirriculum.
Tauranga carkoi gathers steam
May 29, 2024 20:44 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBProtestors started gathering at Whareroa Reserve in Tauranga on Wednesday, and residents report roads are completely blocked by cars. Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is there. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Should you buy a one dollar reserve house?
May 29, 2024 20:40 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBFor those trying to get onto the housing ladder, the promise of a super cheap house could be very tempting. So, how does a dollar sound?
Sports Chat for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 20:34 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Smith and Caughey's fan on store's closure
May 29, 2024 20:27 - 3 minutes - 3 MBAuckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. Miriam Whelan enjoyed the flagship store as a child and three generations of her family have worked there.She spoke to Corin Dann.
Questions over nutrition in new school lunch programme
May 29, 2024 20:22 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBRNZ has been told a Ministry of Education official admitted the new model for the Government's free school lunch programme is unlikely to be as nutritious as the previous programme. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer has the story.
'Carkoi' protest update
May 29, 2024 20:20 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBMaori news editor Taiha Molyneux was at one of 40 protests planned across the country today in opposition to government policies. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Analysis: What's in store in the budget
May 29, 2024 20:13 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFinance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no frills, but people will be happy with what they get. Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA shake up to the governance structure of New Zealand Rugby, that's been labelled the biggest in the organisation's 130 year history, will be voted on this morning
Protest update: Lady Tureiti Moxon in Hamilton
May 29, 2024 19:53 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBThousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. Lady Tureiti Moxon is marching in Hamilton. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Analysis: NZ Rugby to vote on governance structure
May 29, 2024 19:50 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBIn a couple of hours NZ Rugby is holding what's being described as the most important meeting of its kind in the game's professional history. It will vote on their governance structure, in response to last year's Pilkington Review, which found its current model not fit for purpose. AUT's sport leadership and management department senior lecturer Dr Tracy Molloy spoke to Corin Dann.
Data Iwi Leaders Group wants expanded role in census
May 29, 2024 19:42 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBTe Kahui Raraunga - the Data Iwi Leaders Group - want to expand its role in the census, after a successful trial in parts of Northland, Gisborne and the eastern Bay of Plenty. The group's chair Rahui Papa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Aucklanders headed to city fringes over central suburbs
May 29, 2024 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBCensus data shows Aucklanders are leaving the inner city to settle down on the fringes. Felix Walton reports.
Compulsory Shakespeare coming to english classes
May 29, 2024 19:33 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBCompulsory Shakespeare and grammar lessons will feature in the new look secondary school English curriculum. Here's education correspondent John Gerritsen.
Cyber attack makes Smith and Caughey's closure harder
May 29, 2024 19:29 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBAuckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. On top of Wednesday's shock announcement - a cyber-attack locked all of its server and retail operations systems forcing its two stores to remain closed. Smith and Caughey chair Tony Caughey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Te Whatu Ora on junior doctors and blood service workers strike
May 29, 2024 19:25 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBOperations are being postponed while junior doctors and nearly 300 Blood Service laboratory workers take industrial action. Its chief people officer Andrew Slater spoke to Corin Dann.
'Carkoi' set off around the country
May 29, 2024 19:23 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBThousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. RNZ's Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux is at the Hobsonville 'carkoi' - or hikoi on wheels.
Clean up on in Auckland after high winds
May 29, 2024 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBThe cleanup is under way in Auckland and parts of the upper North Island after a battering from severe gales last night. Reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Ingrid
Voters unsure about tax cuts ahead of Budget 2024
May 29, 2024 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBNew Zealanders find out this afternoon just how much they'll pocket from the coalition's tax cuts. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Sports News for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBTop seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek has come back from the brink to beat Naomi Osaka to reach the third round of the French Open in Paris.
Junior doctors, blood service workers set to start strike
May 29, 2024 18:43 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBJunior doctors are starting strike action again today, and on Friday 290 blood service workers are off the job for four hours, with a 24 hour strike planned for June.
Morning Rural News for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 18:28 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 18:20 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Engineers headed overseas as infrastructure work cancelled
May 29, 2024 18:17 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBEngineers are warning that top staff are heading offshore after major infrastructure projects were cancelled or deferred with the change of government. Association of Consulting and Engineering's chief executive Helen Davidson spoke to Corin Dann.
Only one more Christmas left for Smith and Caughey's
May 29, 2024 18:13 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBAuckland's flagship department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close early next year, meaning only one more of the annual Christmas treat for kids of all ages. Christmas section worker Sophie Whelan spoke to Morning Report producer Sally Wenley.
Early Sports Chat for 30 May 2024
May 29, 2024 18:08 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss tomorrow's budget, Te Pati Maori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day, we hear from co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, tax cuts are also in focus ahead of the budget, RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds crunches the numbers, demand is outstripping supply for radiation therapy, and Nathan Rarere discusses a beloved competition.
Neighbours of abandoned country club maintain grounds
May 28, 2024 20:53 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBNeighbours of the abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club sick of the course looking unloved have taken matters into their own hands, with some buying their own ride-on mowers and using weed whackers to maintain the greens. Leonard Powell reports.
Wellington cafe to close due to 'never-ending' construction
May 28, 2024 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBAn inner-city Wellington cafe says it's being forced to close its doors by the council's never-ending construction work on the central library and the Town Hall. The cafe's co-founder Rhys Kaan spoke to Corin Dann.
Health authorities send notice as whooping cough cases spike
May 28, 2024 20:39 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBThere's been a sudden spike in whooping cough, which has prompted health authorities to send notices out to GPs, hospitals and hauora Maori clinics warning them to be on the look out for the disease - also known as pertussis - and to protect the most vulnerable. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.
Bridge collapses as rescuers try to access remote area of PNG
May 28, 2024 20:35 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBCrews trying to access the site of a devastating landslide in a remote Papua New Guinea village are being held up by a collapsed bridge. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Market Update for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBMarket Update for Wednesday 29 May 2024
Papers show scheme to boost work safety programmes will be axed
May 28, 2024 20:26 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBOfficial papers show a long-awaited scheme to boost work safety programmes will be axed. WorkSafe was meant to show a return of $1.10 on each dollar it got from ACC for the programmes - it managed just 20 cents. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Demand for radiation therapy for cancer patients exceeds supply
May 28, 2024 20:22 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBA new report shows demand for radiation therapy now far exceeds the supply of equipment and required workers. Otago-based oncologist Dr Shaun Costello spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on budget and planned protests
May 28, 2024 20:10 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBParliament is on the cusp of going into urgency to consider the Government's Budget which will be unveiled on Thursday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports News for Wednesday 29 May
May 28, 2024 20:06 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBThe Maori Rugby Board has joined the public stoush over governance of the game on the eve of a crucial vote and it's backing New Zealand Rugby's plan.