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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 Friday 13 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 30:57


    Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting the region; Expert says the government must act to secure New Zealand's long-term energy supply; Child Cancer Foundation reports a surge in families needing support; Fuel companies warned over pricing as costs climb.

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:26


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

    The prickly truth of hedgehogs in New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:02


    An update on the state of hedgehog eradication from Pest Free Banks Peninsula's Tim Sjoberg, who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Fringe Festival underway in Dunedin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:26


    It's that time of the week when newsmakers relax and everyday locals come to the fore in our regional check in. Today we're in Dunedin as their Fringe festival is in full swing, and who better to give us the lay of the creative land but Student Media. Dunedin student radio host Zac Hoffman spoke to Corin Dann.

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 1:03


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

    What can Kiwi workers do to combat costly commute?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 2:49


    What can New Zealand workers do if they're facing a costly commute as fuel prices rise? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Weekly Sports Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:45


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

    Fuel companies put on notice over pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 5:54


    Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which says it will be quick to call out any unjustified price rises at the pump. Bryan Chapple, commissioner at the Commerce Commission spoke to Corin Dann.

    How to best prepare your home for heavy rainfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:38


    Flood specialists are urging households to consider what simple and low-cost steps they could take to limit damage to their home from extreme rainfall. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

    Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:19


    This weekend sees the popular Pasifika Festival return to Auckland's Western Springs Lakeside Park. Jep Savali is the Group Manager of Major Events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    New trial of digital food labels set to begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:08


    The Government will be trialling digital labels on food products, where customers scan a QR code to get nutritional information. Consumer NZ's Researcher Belinda Castles spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:21


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 0:56


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

    Call for govt to encourage working from home due to fuel prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:50


    The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Nelson mayor responds to Air NZ flight cancellations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 5:25


    Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 - affecting 44,000 passengers throughout the country over the next two months. Nelson is one city where some flights will be cancelled, its mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

    Fuel prices pushing people to buy electric cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 2:51


    Car dealers say the cost of fuel is pushing people to buy electric vehicles. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

    Expert says government needs to secure country's energy future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 7:44


    An energy expert says now is the time for the government to secure the country's energy future. David Keat was a senior leader at Marsden Point, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Business News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 7:54


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    Child Cancer Foundation sees surge in families needing help

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:38


    A charity supporting families with a child going through cancer says it's seen a 20% increase in whanau using its services in the last year. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Correspondent Olly Barratt speaks to Corin Dann from Iraq

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:17


    Iran's new Supreme Leader says Iran should continue targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann from Iraq.

    Morning Rural News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:51


    The impact of the conflict in The Middle East continues to hurt our primary industries.

    Early Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:30


    An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

    Service to be held to remember mosque attack victims

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:19


    On Sunday the Christchurch City Council is holding a service to remember the 51 lives lost and the thousands more forever changed by the Christchurch mosque attack. Timothy Brown reports.

    World News Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 5:42


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

    Expert recommends AI becomes a baseline skill for all Kiwis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 5:50


    A leading IT services company says AI should be a baseline skill for every New Zealander but it warns many in the workplace aren't getting the grounding they need. Datacom company director of AI Lou Compagnone spoke to Corin Dann.

    Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 37:04


    Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises offered only to non-union staff; Vegetable growers say they were blindsided by a proposal from Wattie's; Employers warned to manage sick leave pressures as a new COVID wave spreads

    Large group of kea spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:16


    A surprisingly large group of kea has been spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, giving scientists a chance to learn more about how these alpine parrots move across the South Island. DOC Senior Science Advisor Kerry Weston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Womad to return to New Plymouth next year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:13


    The Womad festival will return to New Plymouth next year. The three-day event pulled the plug on this year's festival last September after facing rising costs. WOMAD Aotearoa event director Suzanne Porter spoke to Corin Dann.

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    Pharmacies see huge rise in vaccinations as COVID wave hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:16


    An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at St Lukes Medical Pharmacy, Edi Jayetileke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 0:58


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

    The items that are actually getting cheaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 2:47


    Inflation has been a problem in recent years, and there are warnings it could be again thanks to the war in the Middle East. But money correspondent Susan Edmunds has found it's not always one way traffic. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Calls for psychological support for long term prisoners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:01


    The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30 years for murder died by suicide on his release. Finn Blackwell reports, and a warning - this story mentions suicide and self-harm.

    New Plymouth mayor speaks following discussion with Air NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:18


    Air New Zealand has ruled out entirely cutting routes, as it faces huge cost pressures over jet fuel.CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the airline would focus on trimming off-peak flights and reducing frequency, but he couldn't say which regions would be most impacted. New Plymouth mayor Max Brough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:23


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

    CEO Interview: Karl Budge, Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 8:42


    The new Blues CEO says his goal is to bring people back to the ground to watch rugby. Karl Budge started in the role near the end of last year and was previously CEO of the ASB Classic, transforming it into a premier event boasting global tennis superstars. Budge spoke to Corin Dann.

    Political update for 12 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 8:15


    Our political editor Jo Moir joins us.

    Legal action filed after pay rises offered to non-union members

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 6:17


    The primary teachers union says it's filing urgent legal action after the government announced it's offering pay rises to teachers who are not in the union. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:07


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

    Market Update for 12 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 1:06


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

    Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:00


    Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to Corin Dann.

    Third of households struggle to access affordable, healthy food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:52


    A new report showing one in three households have struggled to access affordable, nutritious food in the past year has come as a surprise even to the charities putting food on tables. Amy Williams reports.

    Vege growers blindsided by Watties proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 5:31


    The ripple effect of the closure would hit Canterbury farmers who produce about 36 thousand tonnes of peas every year for Watties.

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