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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 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 27:12


    As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material; Air New Zealand is grounding big dogs with new size and weight restrictions for carriers on its smaller do

    Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 6:06


    We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

    Celebrity football match kicking off in Waikato

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:14


    A celebrity football match is kicking off in Waikato this weekend.The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local personalities to raise money for the Salvation Army. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

    Government announces new rebate scheme for screen industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:01


    The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Historic Canterbury station goes on the market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:17


    Mt Algidus Station is one of Canterbury's most historic and remote high-country farms - and it's just been put on the market. New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty's Russell Reddell spoke to Corin Dann.

    Market Update for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 1:25


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

    Australian recruiters listing jobs on NZ sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 1:55


    If you've looked through job ads recently, you've probably noticed a number that are from Australian recruiters. A scan of Trade Me shows Australians recruiting for carpenters, civil engineers and air conditioning technicians.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 8:57


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

    State of emergency to be lifted in Southland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 6:15


    Southland's state of emergency will be lifted at 09.30 this morning, more than two weeks after severe weather battered the region. Invercargill City Council senior manager, Rex Capil spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Beehive bunker practices solar storm emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:54


    In the depths of the Beehive's bunker, the National Emergency Management Agency has run its first exercise simulating an emergency response to a solar storm. Reporter Kate Green went down to take a look at how NEMA is preparing.

    Iwi leaders working on mending Te Pati Maori factions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:24


    Iwi leaders are working to get the sparring factions of Te Pati Maori to sit down and talk to each other. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann.

    Restauranters thrilled by Michelin Guide announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:53


    New Zealand's culinary world is thrilled the prestigious Michelin Guide is coming to our shores. Queenstown restaurant Amisfield. Its executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports Chat for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:02


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

    Market Update for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 1:22


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

    New size and weight restrictions for dogs on Air New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:17


    Air New Zealand is grounding big dogs with new size and weight restrictions for carriers on its smaller domestic flights. The airline's Chief Safety and Integrity Officer Nathan McGraw spoke to Corin Dann.

    FENZ closes live fire training facility over safety concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:05


    Safety concerns have forced Fire and Emergency to shut down its only live fire training facility for new recruits. NZ Professional Firefighting Union national president Joe Stanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Bus involved in serious crash in Rotorua

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 2:54


    Thirty-one people have been involved in a crash between a bus and a car in the Rotorua suburb of Owhata last night. Lauren Crimp reports.

    Court worker says more people are reaching out for help

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:03


    A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help having run out of options for food, clothing and housing. Amy Williams reports.

    Police Assn concerned about fallout following McSkimming case

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:55


    Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Police Association president Steve Watt spoke to Corin Dann.

    Business News for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:32


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    Ministry sat on abuse survivor's claim knowing she was dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:35


    The Ministry of Health sat on a state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports.

    How COVID has changed Kiwis attitude to taking sick leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:44


    An HR consultant says the Covid-19 pandemic has changed New Zealand's attitude to taking sick leave, for the better. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:02


    Asia's most powerful storm has made landfall in Vietnam, after causing widespread flooding in the Philippines. BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bangkok.

    Morning Rural News for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:01


    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

    Early Sports Chat for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 2:13


    An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

    Queen Street homeless speak up about push to move them out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 2:42


    Some of Auckland's homeless say a tougher stance on rough sleepers in the central city could mean they're pushed into the suburbs, or even into crime. Rayssa Almeida spoke to some of the people who live on the street in Auckland.

    World News Wrap for 7 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:25


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

    What does more Eden Park gigs mean for Christchurch stadium?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 6:17


    As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief Executive of Otautahi Events and spoke to Corin Dann.

    Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 29:44


    RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers confirming they are considering taking action; Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD; The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been campaigning for a similar law here for more than two years;

    New crime cemetery tour part of Wellington Heritage Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:29


    Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports.

    Michelin star guides coming to New Zealand restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 5:12


    New Zealand restaurants are to be included on the Michelin Guide. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the announcement.

    Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:47


    The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been campaigning for a similar law here for more than two years. Its president, Irene Gardiner, who is also a member of RNZ's board, spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 6 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 3:16


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

    Market Update for 6 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:56


    Market Update for 6 November 2025

    Calls for tougher restrictions on KiwiSaver hardship withdrawls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 2:49


    Some KiwiSaver providers say hardship withdrawals are definitely being made for the wrong reasons. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Flying insect traps being used on Auckland's North Shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 3:17


    North Shore residents are likely to come across flying insect traps hanging from trees in the coming days. RNZ's Victor Waters reports.

    Businesses welcoming govt plan to move homeless from city

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 6:40


    Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Corin Dann.

    CEO Interview: Catherine McGrath, Westpac New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 8:13


    Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as questions continue about competition and the size of bank profits. Westpac New Zealand chief executive, Catherine McGrath spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports News for 6 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 0:50


    The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they let the run rate get away on them as they came up just short in last night's opening T20 against the West Indies at Eden Park.

    Christchurch hip hop crew wins prestigious world title

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 3:16


    A Christchurch hip hop crew has stepped up to win a prestigious world title in Europe. Euphoria Dance Studio clinched New Zealand's first adult mega crew division gold at the Hip Hop Unite championship in the Czech Republic late last month. Jean Edwards reports.

    Brighter employment news in Rotorua

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 5:03


    With unemployment hitting a nice year high, there's some brighter news in Rotorua. David Tapsell, Chair of the mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Kiwis taking more sick leave - costing economy billions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:27


    A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann.

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