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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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    Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 34:48


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his latest polling; Winston Peters on the latest developments in the Middle East and their possible implications; International relations expert Robert Patman warns that the rising death toll in the conflict could potentially strengthen the position of Iran's regime; Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains the impacts of New Zealand's ninth wave of COVID-19; Jill Rodgers discusses increased police recruitment efforts in Auckland aimed at boosting frontline staffing.

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:04


    Latest news from Australia with Emma Cropper.

    Athletics stars draw big crowds at Nationals Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:09


    Reporter Ross McNaughton spent Saturday night with New Zealand's finest athletes at the inaugural TrackStars event.

    Housing insecurity numbers double in Queenstown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:10


    The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity in Queenstown has doubled over the last year, a council survey has found. Victoria Crockford from End Women's Homelessness spoke to Corin Dann.

    Dunedin aiming to be the next Hollywood A-list film location

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:52


    Lights, camera, Otepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Tess Brunton reports.

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    Warnings to check your KiwiSaver fund settings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 2:42


    A woman who has found she's mistakenly been in the wrong KiwiSaver fund for more than a decade wants her case to be a warning to others. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:11


    An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 1:33


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

    Warnings over cost of fuel increasing due to Iran conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:18


    Should the war in Iran drag on, $3 a litre could become a regular sight at the petrol pump. AA transport policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    How is life on the ground for Kiwis living in Dubai?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 6:32


    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' SafeTravel says it's contacted Kiwis in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, who've said they need help getting out of the region. Aucklander Uday Singh, who has lived in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for more than a decade, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Politics chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 7:00


    RNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news.

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    Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 9:14


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

    Expert warns death toll could play into hands of Iranian regime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 6:27


    The relentless bombing of Iran and a rising civilian death toll is playing into the hands of the regime, says Otago University International relations professor Robert Patman. He spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:31


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 1:45


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

    Surge in drivers filling up as concern grows over fuel prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:24


    Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up, as tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher. Waitomo Group Chief Executive, Simon Parham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Police ramp up recruitment efforts in Auckland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:53


    Police are ramping up recruitment efforts in Auckland, hoping to bring more kiwis into the force, and tempt some currently working in Australia to return home. New Zealand Police's Deputy Commissioner Jill Rodgers spoke to Corin Dann.

    Trump says he must be involved in selection of Iranian leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 5:08


    The body responsible for selecting Iran's new Supreme Leader says a consensus has been reached. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.

    Winston Peters discusses latest developments in Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 6:54


    Australia is weighing up a request from Persian Gulf states to provide military aid. So, how long before that request gets put to the New Zealand government. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.

    Business News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 6:30


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    Queenstown district's rise in homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:34


    Friends' homes, couches, cars and tents - that's where one in ten Queenstown Lakes locals have had to spend at least one night in the past year. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

    NZ hit by ninth wave of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 5:06


    The latest Health New Zealand figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week. Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health at the University of Otago spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Israel's military strike central Beirut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 4:56


    The IDF said it was targeting Iranian-linked commanders, in the first strike on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the conflict began. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut.

    Morning rural news

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:57


    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

    Early Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:08


    An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

    Hutt City residents frustrated by road works and road cones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 3:36


    Officials responsible for an obstacle course of road cones throughout Hutt City say they know residents are frustrated but they'll have to hang in there. Krystal Gibbens reports.

    World News Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 5:36


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

    AI tools being used in Iran conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 6:00


    Artificial Intelligence tools are being used in the Iran conflict, changing the face of how wars are fought. Kiwi Sean Gourley, founder of San Francisco-based AI company Primer, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 27:49


    The final report into the harm caused to young people by social media and the internet has been released. The cost of fuel is adding to an already rising cost of freight services. Auckland hosting a number of big events this weekend. The bakery that's hosting a rave in Hamilton. Government minister returns from AI Impact Summit in India.

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 6:54


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

    Kurahaupō waka on display

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 3:47


    For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupo waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton.

    Taranaki music fans urged to get ready to rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 3:23


    Taranaki music fans are being urged to forget the disappointment of WOMAD taking a break and instead pull on a black T-shirt, a pair of skinny jeans and get ready to rock. Full Metal Orchestra is headed to the Bowl of Brooklands this weekend in a stark contrast to the three-day world music festival. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

    Bakery rave taking place in Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 2:49


    It's time to look around the motu for another unique event to learn about, this time we're heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton where tomorrow morning, dancers will be swapping their glow sticks for croissants as a bakery is holding a "morning bakery rave." Rudi's Bakehouse co-owner Stefan Kelly-Zander spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    An update from the Minister of Fruit and Veggies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 4:21


    Melissa Chan-Green caught up with First Up's Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth and as always begins with veges.

    Expert says rules around KiwiSaver need to be more explicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 2:30


    Are you expecting to get your KiwiSaver money at 65? It's something that most of us expect as part of being in the scheme. But one prominent investor and director says the government needs to make that more explicit - or people risk being caught out. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Weekly Sports Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 10:50


    Joining us is our sports panel - One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell.

    Freight boss says costs are "off the charts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 6:34


    A logistics boss says oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices, and it's only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann.

    Transport Agency considers U-turn over speed limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 2:49


    The Transport Agency is considering yet another U-turn over 100 kilometre an hour speed limits of two State Highways near Levin after local concerns. Nick James reports.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 3:57


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

    Golden Shears taking place in Masterton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 4:52


    Masterton has been buzzing this week, with the World Shearing Championships running alongside the Golden Shears. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

    Minister Shane Reti attends AI Impact Summit in India

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 6:16


    Science, Innovation and Technology, and Universities Minister Shane Reti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following his return from an AI Impact Summit in India.

    Taupo pharmacy's new AI robot staff member

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 4:36


    Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi's latest employee has sent efficiency through the roof and never calls in sick. The custom-made dispensing robot has been shipped in from Germany and is the first of its kind in the country. Ibousi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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