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.

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell discusses the weather situation in the upper North Island; The Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme is being considered for fast-track; An update on the Middle East conflict with Simon Marks from Washington DC; A win for midwives in their battle for pay and conditions; How to use emojis safely in the workplace

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

Advocates are raising concerns about the use of AI to screen job applications calling it dehumanising. Felix Walton reports.

The Mangonui Waterfront Festival is happening tomorrow and for today's regional spotlight, Eddie Bellas from the festival's organisation committee spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Algal blooms are plaguing the hydro lakes of the Waikato River. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock reports.

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

If you've been Easter egg shopping lately, you might have noticed something. Some of the eggs are getting more expensive. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

The Government has agreed to refer the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme for possible fast-tracking. The Clutha Pumped Hydro Consortium is leading the effort, including former Meridian Energy chief executive and Transpower chairperson Keith Turner spoke to Corin Dann.

A communications company has explored the ways different generations interpret emojis - and how to use them safely in the workplace. Mana Communications Manager and Director, Caleb Hulme-Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Whangamata

The Northland settlement of Oakura has been one of the worst affected areas as wild weather lashes the top of the country. Oakura Bay Store owner Nena Rogers spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

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

Visitors to Punakaiki are tapping to donate and it's paying off. Department of Conservation Director Regional Operations, Western South Island, Owen Kilgour spoke to Corin Dann.

Midwives feel vindicated about a legal win in a long-running battle with the government over pay and conditions. Rangiora-based LMC midwife Bex Tidball spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Auckland has been hit by close to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours, and there's been more heavy rain this morning. Auckland Emergency Management general manager Adam Magg spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

States of local emergency remain in place in Northland this morning, as the wild weather moves south. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Corin Dann.

A move to strip family background information from alcohol and drug reports used in court has angered some defence lawyers and counsellors. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports.

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get serious' about negotiating a deal to end the war. It comes after Iran dismissed a US peace plan, and reportedly responded with a counter-proposal of its own. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Mr Trump insisted Iran wants to reach a deal. For more on this we spoke to our correspondent in Washington, Simon Marks.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

A bill just introduced to parliament delivers new powers to police to move or detain someone, but just how far it goes depends who you listen to. Phil Pennington reports.

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

In South Korea, government officials are discussing whether to redirect export-bound jet fuel to the domestic market, with airlines facing potential refueling restrictions. The Washington Post's Tokyo and Seoul bureau chief, Michelle Lee spoke to Corin Dann.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

An update on the situation in the Middle East with Frank Gardner from the BBC; An Auckland café owner is preparing for Covid-19 level disruption due to fuel price increases and supply concerns; Discussions are underway over potential learning from home due to fuel cost and supply concerns; : Tauranga port boss discusses impact of increasing fuel prices; Google and Meta found guilty in US trial

Christchurch Baker Mike Meaclem is doing 15-hour days to keep up with demand for his award-winning hot cross buns. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Employers could face some tough decisions around staffing and hours as fuel prices put pressure on businesses. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Auckland researchers are hoping to find out whether asbestos in contaminated children's play-sand could be airborne, in what's thought to be a world first. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

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

There are concerns some people may end up having to pay back their fuel support. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Morning Report

It's been two months since the Northland floods, and residents in the coastal town of Oakura Bay remain largely cut off. Oakura community hall chairman Glenn Fergusson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator-free city, creating a blueprint for the rest of the country. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

The country's main export hub says it's starting to see signs of the impact of higher fuel prices. Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson spoke to Corin Dann.

For an update from parliament, RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Finding out if you're getting a good deal from your power company is set to get easier. The Electricity Authority is launching a new website called "Billy" which allows people to analyse their power needs, and compare the prices from different companies. Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

A jury has found Google and Meta liable for damages in a landmark social media addiction trial. The 20-year-old complainant said she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design. Correspondent Nick Harper is in Washington and spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

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