RNZ: Morning Report

Concerns over the stability of our hospital's IT systems after another outage. Chris Bishop joined us with an update on plans to repair roads damaged by last week's storm. New prescription rules mean GPs will be allowed to issue 12 months prescriptions, rather than the current 3 months. And, just what the doctor ordered for the tourism industry, Luxury hotels are reporting the best summer in years. And we spoke to the owner of a cafe in Christchurch that's selling coffee at 2011 prices when a flat white would cost you just $3.20.

A cyber security company says they've identified the person responsible for hacking into the Manage My Health portal and now they want to see justice served. Finn Blackwell reports.

Weekend weather outlook with MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane.

Weekend weather outlook with MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane.

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

Can you still make money buying a property and doing it up to resell? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into it and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Morning Report's weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell.

More than 40 slips in the Waioeka Gorge have seen some residents still isolated after the recent heavy flooding. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.

Quick minds and fast feet aren't the only skills that will be on display when the Masters Games kicks off this weekend in Dunedin. Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin.

New prescription rules come into force next week. From February 1st people can get prescriptions for up to 12 months - rather than three - if their doctor deems it safe. Gemma Perry-Waterhouse, a pharmacist who owns Sanders Pharmacy in Te Awamutu spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Residents of Christchurch's Eastern suburbs have been told a strong stench in the area is set to last for at least another week. Woolston local and community advocate Rebecca Robin spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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

High-end tourists appear to have delivered a bumper summer for some Auckland businesses. Park Hyatt Auckland General Manager, Brett Sweetman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Vet bills can be eyewatering - and pet owners know it. In the UK, the government is consulting on major reforms to the veterinary sector aimed at improving transparency and competition. Vet and former president of the New Zealand Veterinary Association business community Brendan Hickman spoke to Corin Dann.

Several families living in the Waioeka Gorge in the Bay of Plenty remain isolated, two weeks after dozens of slips came down. Mary Argue reports.

For 12 hours from Wednesday night to Thursday morning this week, clinicians had to use pen and paper after an IT outage in Auckland and Northland hospitals. Dr Ulrich Speidel, a senior lecturer in computer science at Auckland University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Latest from the business world with Anan Zaki.

Latest from the business world with Anan Zaki.

Travel agents are fielding queries from panicked travellers who are worried they might be caught out by new UK passport rules. Katie Todd reports.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is rejecting a union's assertion that poor resourcing was behind a 12-hour IT outage at hospitals in Auckland and Northland. Acting chief IT officer for digital services Darren Douglass spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

President Donald Trump's border chief Tom Homan has given an update about ICE operations in Minneapolis. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann from Washington.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

The man responsible for the horrific murder of Sophie Elliott, will appear before the Parole Board for the first time today. Timothy Brown spoke to Sophie's father.

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

Two new specialist schools will be built to support children with high and complex needs - almost 50 years since the last one was established in 1977. Rosehill School is a specialist school in Papakura, and currently has 325 students on its roll. Principal Gill Hedley spoke to Corin Dann.

This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British High Commissioner to answer some of your questions. As kids go back to school, we look at the cost of school uniforms. Plus, 2026 is looking good for Turners, is it all because of Tina? Its CEO joined us. And, we spoke to Flat White Frank, the British man who is travelling the world to find the best flat white. He's currently in New Zealand and joined us live.

A British man who goes by the name Flat White Frank is on a mission to find the best flat white in the world - and he is currently in New Zealand sampling the best brews we have to offer. Frank spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss (who likes her coffee with oat milk).

It's the second week of the Australian Open and while the tennis has been gripping, there's plenty of action off court too. Tennis Commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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

Consumer NZ is calling for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces, after a man lost $35,000 buying a car that turned out to be stolen. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The family of 47-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati, who was washed away in his vehicle during last week's severe weather has thanked all those who helped bring him home. Finn Blackwell spoke to his family.

Ambulance call outs reached their highest level on record last year, according to new data from Hato Hone St John. Its Deputy Chief Executive for Ambulance Operations, Daniel Ohs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Despite a tough economic environment, things appear to be looking up at New Zealand's largest used car dealer, Turners Automotive Group. Chief executive Todd Hunter spoke to Corin Dann.

A much-loved and famous three-legged cat from Wellington's Aro Valley has died, and tributes have been rolling in from far and wide. Krystal Gibbens reports on the death of Lola the Cat.

Last week's severe weather again wreaked havoc on roads around North Island. Slips and flooding have significantly damaged State Highway 35 on the East Coast, and State Highway 25 in Coromandel. NZTA Regional Transport Services Manager, Mark Owen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The British High Commissioner to New Zealand has acknowledged new border rules may be confusing for some potential travellers. High Commissioner Iona Thomas spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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

Depending on what school your child goes to, a full school uniform set - including shoes, blazer and PE uniform could set you back about $600. Westlake Boys High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke to Corin Dann.