RNZ: Morning Report

The manager of a charity in Masterton has been overwhelmed by the number of people asking to do volunteer work. Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere

For a quick update on korero kaipakihi - business - and what the markets are up to this morning.

The number of people making losses when they sell their homes is at the highest level since 2014, property data firm Cotality says, and Auckland sellers are being hit particularly hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Children's Commissioner is calling for the urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School, saying she has zero confidence that students are safe. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Corin Dann.

For decades, rules around water quality under the Resource Management Act have protected waterways from scums, foams, colour or clarity changes and becoming unsafe for livestock. Groundswell's co-founder Bryce McKenzie and Choose Clean Water spokesperson Tom Kay spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland's mayor is renewing his call for a bed tax for the supercity, as it deals with some serious economic troubles. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A charity in Masterton says it's swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to meet their benefit requirements - and it's having to turn people away. Amy Williams has the story.

A book about the Treaty of Waitangi was the big winner at Wednesday night's Children's Book Awards. Author Ross Calman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry aims to find lessons from the government response to better prepare for future pandemics. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.

Time to catch up on the world of sports with Nathan Rarere.

Morning Market Update with Anan Zaki.

Teachers will walk off the job next Wednesday following a one percent payrise offer from the government, which they say is the lowest in a generation. Teacher and PPTA member Kevin Greig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government has blasted the secondary school teachers' union for calling a strike, after only six days of wage talks. Public Service Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealander Sarah Shaw's family and friends are waiting on a decision that could see her released from an ICE detention centre in Texas before the end of the week. Kate Green reports.

Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson, refused to appear. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Morning Business News with Anan Zaki.

A Māori educator says he's angry the Education Minister is blaming possible confusion over pronunciation for excluding most Māori words from future books in a series for five-year-olds learning to read. Wellington kura kaupapa tumuaki and joint national chair of the national Kura Kaupapa Māori movement Rawiri Wright spoke to Corin Dann.

Extreme heat is continuing to fuel wildfires across Europe, with temperatures soaring into the 40s, and thousands of people evacuated from their homes. Samantha Mythen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Morning Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke

Early Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere.

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is standing by her decision to skip a public hearing for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 Pandemic. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme were reported back to the House last night. Beef and Lamb New Zealand chairperson Kate Acland spoke to Corin Dann.

The All Whites have added world number 37 Poland to a playing schedule that already had two other top-40 ranked sides locked in for the build-up to next year's FIFA World Cup.

The All Whites have secured a game against another top 40 side as they continue their build up to next year's football World Cup in North America.

The All Whites will play another top 40 side in the lead up to next year's football World Cup in North America.

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to get them out; The dwindling supply of gas is speeding up the discussion around transitioning away from it; Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel.

Lower Hutt parking machines are going cashless because of ongoing theft and vandalism. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Corin Dann.

Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel. Mainland Capital director Ben Bridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

Market update for 13 August 2025.

With the property market still slow, one divorce coach has told RNZ that it means some people, who've separated are still stuck living together. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference.

National's Paul Goldsmith is in for Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann.

Sports update with Nathan Rarere.

An organisation representing early childhood centre owners and managers has filed a complaint with the commerce commission about a sector advocacy group called the 'Office of Early Childhood Education'. Alexa Cook reports.

A survey of AI use in the public service shows uptake of artificial intelligence tools across the sector has more than doubled since last year. Government Chief Digital Officer Paul James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The dwindling supply of gas is speeding up the discussion around transitioning away from it. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann.

Sports update with Nathan Rarere.

Morning Market Update with Anan Zaki

Advocacy group "Dental for All" is campaigning for free, universal dental care with a roadshow around the country this week. Dental For All's Hana Pilkinton-Ching spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.