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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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    Latest episodes from RNZ: Morning Report

    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 31:22


    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

    Latest news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 6:03


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

    Concerns raised over the use of AI to screen job applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:30


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

    Regional spotlight: Manganui Waterfront Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:33


    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 plaguing hydro lakes on Waikato River

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:41


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 2:01


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

    Easter egg prices on the rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:50


    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.

    Weekly Sports Panel for 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 8:13


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

    Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme considered for fast-track

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 6:35


    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.

    How to use emojis safely in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:54


    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.

    Weather update: Kim Baker Wilson in Whangamata

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:32


    Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Whangamata

    Weather update: Oakura Bay Store owner, Nena Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:42


    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.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 2:41


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:44


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

    Punakaiki's paywave donation trial paying off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:28


    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.

    A win for midwives in battle for pay and conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:36


    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.

    Weather update: Auckland Emergency Management's Adam Magg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:46


    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.

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    Weather update: Far North Mayor Moko Tepania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:51


    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.

    Concerns over change to alcohol and drug information in court

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:19


    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.

    Weather update: Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:16


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

    Correspondent Simon Marks, live from Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:52


    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.

    Morning Rural News for 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:48


    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

    Early Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 1:59


    An early morning sports news update with Joe Porter.

    New bill introduces new powers for police

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:57


    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.

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    World News Wrap for 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 6:06


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

    Concerns some Asian countries could start hoarding jet fuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 6:15


    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.

    Business News for 27 March 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 8:24


    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

    Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 31:10


    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 bakery's hot cross buns proving to be extra hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:17


    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.

    HR expert: Potential issues for employers during fuel crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:42


    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.

    Researchers look into potential for airborne asbestos in sand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:44


    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.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:06


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:37


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

    Concerns some people could have to pay back fuel support

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 2:16


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

    Oakura Bay residents remain largely cut off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:22


    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.

    Conservation Minister on predator-free city plan for Wellington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:42


    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

    Tauranga port boss discusses impact of increasing fuel prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 6:24


    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.

    Political update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:53


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

    Electricity Authority boss discusses new price comparison tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:27


    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

    Google and Meta found guilty in US trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:08


    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.

    Sports Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:57


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

    Market Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 2:00


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

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