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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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    Auckland Lantern Festival lights up this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:44


    The Auckland Lantern Festival kicks off today. Jep Savali is the group manager of major events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Corin Dann.

    Rifleman roundup takes place in Wainuiomata

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:14


    Phil Pennington went along to a rifleman roundup at the Wainuiomata water catchment area.

    Golden Bay Air first to benefit from government loan scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:07


    The first regional airline to benefit from a new government loan scheme says it'll increase its resilience as it operates close to bone. Golden Bay Air chief executive Richard Molloy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports Chat for 26 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:41


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

    Market Update for 26 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:42


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

    Power companies post big profits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:33


    Power companies have been reporting big profits in their latest half-year results. But now Consumer NZ is asking whether that's fair. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

    Lyall Bay residents say local neglected house a danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:30


    Residents of Wellington's Lyall Bay say a local house is so neglected it's a danger to passers-by and recent storms have only made the problem worse. Bill Hickman reports.

    New Zealand women are under-represented in property ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:02


    New Zealand women are under-represented in property ownership, despite a desire to own, according to new data released by Cotality. Financial journalist and creator of the Making Cents podcast, Frances Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Apartment developer critical of new Auckland housing plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:16


    An Auckland apartment developer says the Council's proposed Plan Change 120 won't meaningfully increase housing supply and risks missing the point.Ockham Residential's Mark Todd spoke to Corin Dann.

    Expert says time running out to eradicate yellow-legged hornet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:15


    An expert says time is ticking for MPI to eradicate the invasive yellow-legged hornet before the Autumn breeding season. Phil Lester, Professor of Biology at Victoria University of Wellington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Moana Pasifika calls for more investment from World Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:54


    Moana Pasifika wants to see more investment in the team from World Rugby. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports.

    Extra shot needed to keep hospitality sector brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 6:04


    People will need to pay more for their coffees if they hope to keep their local spots alive. That's the message from the Managing Director of coffee roaster Flight Coffee, which operates Wellington café The Hangar. Richard Corney spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 26 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:19


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

    Market Update for 26 February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:33


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

    New changes to road rules proposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:27


    Kids up to the age of 12 will be allowed to ride their bikes on the footpath under proposed changes to road rules being floated by Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Bike Auckland co-chair Karen Hormann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Warnings of ‘spiralling' health inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 6:52


    The former board chair of Health New Zealand is warning health inflation is spiralling and the government needs to pivot its thinking in response. Former board chair of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Rob Campbell spoke to Corin Dann.

    Rescue volunteers not eligible for ACC mental health support

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:37


    Land Search and Rescue wants the government to reconsider ACC support for emergency volunteers, saying the Mt Maunganui landslide demonstrates the level of trauma they are repeatedly exposed to. RNZ field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

    Expert says MediMap hack easy to prevent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:58


    A cybersecurity expert says the hack of a widely used medication monitoring platform would have been easy to prevent. Abhinav Chopra spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning Business News for 26 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:00


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    Report calls for change to NZ dental care system

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:52


    A new report into dental care says New Zealand can learn from other countries with better results, many of which have publicly funded services. Report coordinator Kayli Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    New visa and passport regulations now in place in UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:03


    New visa and passport regulations have officially come into effect in the UK. Almost all visitors will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or present proof of their British citizenship. Travel correspondent Simon Calder spoke to Corin Dann.

    Early Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:05


    An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

    Civil liberties groups raise alarm about data sharing with US

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:55


    Civil liberties groups are raising the alarm about a controversial data sharing arrangement with the United States. Critics say it could give the US government access to unprecedented personal and biometric data, including on the family members of travellers. Keiller MacDuff has more.

    World News Wrap for 26 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:41


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

    Meridian Energy back in profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 7:26


    Meridian Energy is back in profit after last year's dry year loss, posting a $227 million dollar half-year result. Chief Executive Mike Roan spoke to Corin Dann.

    Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 33:08


    This morning Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined us for our weekly political panel. We also heard from a mother in rural Hawke's Bay who says proposed cuts to school bus services could have negative economic impacts on the region. A pharmacist spoke to us about another hacked medical database and what information may have been accessed, while Pharmac is widening access to two medications used to treat advanced melanoma. If you are considering a lifestyle change, Antarctica New Zealand has 40 jobs available on the ice, and we spoke to someone who knows what it is like to work on the continent.

    Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:40


    The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Bill Hickman reports.

    Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:40


    The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Bill Hickman reports.

    Fancy a change? Forty jobs going on Antarctica

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:05


    Antarctica New Zealand is on the hunt for 40 people - everything from medics to chefs - willing to brave sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on Earth. Professor Jordy Hendrikx, Chief Executive and Chief Scientific Advisor for Antarctica New Zealand spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Cold temperatures signal the end of summer for the south

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:24


    It's going to be a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.

    Morning Sports chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:18


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

    Morning Market update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:14


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

    Real estate agents sticking it out despite tough times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:17


    Real estate agents sometimes get a hard time from people who think their commission rates are a bit generous - particularly when houses are selling quickly. But data shows that they've largely hung in there through the past few years of a soft market - and some are working well into the traditional retirement years. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

    Ecological restoration study taking place in Tasman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:42


    Environmental groups have launched a study of rivers in the Tasman District in the hopes restoring native plants could protect communities during extreme weather events. Samantha Gee reports.

    Weekly Political Panel for 25 February 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:44


    Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

    Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:41


    Experts say a proposal for Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma will improve outcomes. Oncologist Dr Gareth Rivalland spoke to Corin Dann.

    Positive outlook for NZ shipping logistics company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:41


    New Zealand's largest shipping logistics company says container volumes continue to climb, even amid global uncertainty over conflicts and tariff policies. Kotahi chief executive Emma Parsons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning sports chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:30


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

    Morning market update 730

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:11


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

    Concern over lack of car spaces in high-density new builds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:15


    Some Auckland City councillors say there's growing frustration near high-density new builds over a lack of mandated car parking spaces. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann.

    New UK passport rules in place from today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:35


    From today, anyone with British citizenship through birth or ancestry will need UK documentation to travel there. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Drop in homeless numbers following new home funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:28


    The latest quarterly tally of people sleeping rough in Auckland shows there has been a drop in homelessness - but those on the frontline are treating the figure with caution. Amy Williams reports.

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