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New Zealand's most listened to morning news show, featuring comprehensive coverage of local and world events from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday on RNZ National.

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    Latest episodes from RNZ: Morning Report

    Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 35:56


    Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Chloe Swarbrick discusses Green Party's new tax policy; National has announced changes to KiwiSaver at its AGM; Poll finds strong opposition to selling conservation land; Supply issues continue to hit pharmacies

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:00


    We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.

    Southland father with MND finds voice through storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:39


    A Southland father who has lost his voice and movement to Motor Neurone Disease has found a new lease of life as a storyteller. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

    SmokeFree Rockquest organisers welcome extra funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:06


    Organisers behind the SmokeFree Rockquest say extra funding from the government is a welcome investment for young artists. Co-founder Pete Rainey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Lost fisherman rescued after week adrift in Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:13


    The tiny Cook Island nation of Pukapuka is overwhelmed with joy following the remarkable rescue of a local fisherman by the New Zealand Air Force. Penny Smith reports.

    Sports update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:52


    An early morning sports news update.

    Market update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 2:27


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

    What potential KiwiSaver changes could mean for Kiwis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:16


    KiwiSaver has been back in the spotlight this weekend, thanks to National announcing its plan to make the scheme compulsory and increase contribution rates. It also wants employers to continue to contribute to employees who are older than 65, and plans to offer kids a kickstart. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to providers about what it might mean and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Auckland shops accused of selling illicit cigarettes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:37


    No-one has been prosecuted by the Ministry of Health for breaching tobacco packaging rules over the last year. That's despite RNZ learning an Auckland suburban dairy is hawking blackmarket smokes. RNZ has been investigating since March and has identified shops in the city allegedly selling illicit cigarettes. Finn Blackwell reports.

    Sports update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:11


    An early morning sports news update.

    Chlöe Swarbrick discusses Green Party's new tax policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 6:42


    The Green Party has its tax policy ahead of the election, including wealth and inheritance taxes, and a higher tax for corporations. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 8:18


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

    Supply issues continue to hit pharmacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 4:26


    Pharmacists spoken to by Morning Report say supply issues continue to hit medicine stocks. The four month US war with Iran significantly disrupted global supply chains, including the availability and cost of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Pharmacist Lanny Wong from Mangawhai Pharmacy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Kiwi fans gather in Vancouver ahead of All Whites game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:17


    It's game two for the All Whites at the Football World Cup as they face Egypt in Vancouver later today. Kiwi fan Dan Eaton, who is travelling with the team, spoke to John Campbell.

    Market update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 2:12


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

    Poll finds strong opposition to selling conservation land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 8:01


    New polling commissioned by conservation advocates Forest and Bird shows 64 percent of voters oppose allowing public conservation land to be sold. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Teachers traumatised by AI-generated fake porn images

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:40


    Some teachers are being left traumatised and unable to work after students used AI or deepfake videos to make pornographic images of them. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

    National has announced changes to KiwiSaver at its AGM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 8:00


    National will make KiwiSaver compulsory for all and automatically enrol babies, putting $1500 in their accounts as a kickstart payment. Business leader Fraser Whineray spoke to John Campbell.

    Business news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 6:51


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    What potential Strait of Hormuz closure could mean for NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:34


    Less than a week since signing a memorandum of understanding, Iran is planning to again close the Strait of Hormuz. Starboard Maritime Intelligence analyst Mark Douglas spoke to John Campbell about what this could mean for New Zealand.

    Latest from London as pressure mounts on UK PM to resign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:29


    Pressure is mounting for UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss with the latest from London.

    Morning rural news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:23


    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

    Early sports update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 4:17


    An early morning sports news update.

    National announces plan for major changes to KiwiSaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 3:53


    The National Party announced major changes to KiwiSaver at the party's annual conference in Wellington over the weekend. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

    World news wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:33


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

    Trampers say new conservation bill deeply problematic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:24


    An organisation representing trampers, climbers and backcountry users says the Government's Conservation Amendment Bill is deeply problematic and risks undermining the protection of public conservation land. Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand spokesperson Robin McNeill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 30:00


    Questions after autistic child wrongly treated as adult; Serious failures revealed in treatment of autistic girl; LegaSea welcomes pause on controversial fishing changes; Qantas launches new non-stop service between Sydney and London; Voluntary food labelling scheme faces criticism

    Wellington's new cat celebrity, Azuki Bean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:59


    Wellington has a new local celebrity. and he's got fur. A black cat called Azuki Bean is inviting himself into homes and shops. Sammy Carter visited the cat at his home on The Terrace.

    Luxury markets driving demand for Kiwi paua shells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 3:23


    From a quiet Southland street to the catwalks of Paris and palaces of Oman, a Riverton factory is helping to transform paua shells into luxury goods enjoyed around the world. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

    Annual winter solstice bike ride taking place in Christchurch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 3:08


    If you're in Christchurch this weekend, it's time to bling out your bike and snaz up your helmet with as many lights as you possibly can. Christchurch's Hagley Park will be lit this Sunday, thanks to the annual winter solstice ride - now in its 15th year. Spokes Canterbury committee member Cynthia Charron spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:13


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

    Memorial for Dame Jools Topp to take place in Auckland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:58


    Thousands of people will gather today to celebrate the life of Dame Jools Topp, who died in May after living with breast cancer. The memorial is being held at Auckland Viaduct Events Centre. Event MC Miriama Kamo spoke to John Campbell.

    Why dog registration fees vary around the country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:00


    It's that time of year again, when dog owners are asked to pay to register their animals. Depending on where you are in the country, the amount you're paying could vary quite a bit. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Market update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 1:51


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

    Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 11:53


    1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.

    Oranga Tamariki under fire over missed child safety talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:10


    A child safeguarding expert says it's unacceptable Oranga Tamariki social workers are missing critical meetings aimed at protecting at-risk children. Oranga Tamariki declined RNZ requests for an interview. Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Oranga Tamariki under fire over missed child safety talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:10


    A child safeguarding expert says it's unacceptable Oranga Tamariki social workers are missing critical meetings aimed at protecting at-risk children. Oranga Tamariki declined RNZ requests for an interview. Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Artificial reef created from sunken Hawke's Bay trawler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 3:33


    A 60 year old decommissioned fishing trawler has been intentionally sunk off the coast of Hawke's Bay to create an artificial reef and dive site. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook .

    Qantas launches new non-stop service between Sydney and London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:32


    Qantas has announced it is launching its first non-stop service between Sydney and London. Aviation journalist Grant Bradley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 4:40


    An early morning sports news update.

    Market update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:16


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

    Bird lovers back new rules for cat owners in Methven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 4:35


    Bird enthusiasts in a small South Island town are crowing about a proposed by-law putting new responsibilities on cat owners. Methven and Foothills Birdsong Initiative spokesperson Mac McElwain.

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