Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.
Episodes
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 June
Fisheries Minister denies impact of bottom trawling; Most charter schools exceed attendance and achievement targets; Waikato medical students to be placed in regions from 2029; Knitting campaign captures hearts of knitters across country; Timaru girls choir goes viral following Big Sing performance
Latest news from Australia
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
Timaru girls choir goes viral following Big Sing performance
The Timaru Girls' High School has gone viral on social media after a powerful performance at a national singing competition. Meghan McNally, music teacher and choir director spoke to John Campbell.
Submissions close on proposed disability support changes
Submissions close today for a new bill which would shift the responsibility of care for people with disabilities onto their families, rather than the government. People with disabilities, their caregivers and advocates are calling for drastic changes before it becomes law. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Why Kiwi wages aren’t shifting higher
About 5 percent of the population is earning the minimum wage, but a lot of us still aren't earning a whole lot more. So, why aren't wages more generally shifting higher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.
Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
Housing advocate discusses homelessness among over-65s
A Northland housing advocate fears more over-65s could end up homeless because of unaffordable rent prices. Housing advocate Carol Peters spoke to John Campbell.
Knitting campaign captures hearts of knitters across country
A campaign to get people knitting in support of premature babies has captured the hearts of knitters across the country. Courtney Bennett runs the virtual Premmie Knitting Club, making warm blankets and clothes for vulnerable pre-term babies. Bennett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Most charter schools exceed attendance and achievement targets
Five of seven charter schools that opened last year have exceeded their targets for attendance and achievement. Bombay Hills' Tipene St Stephen's School. Co-tumuaki principal Nathan Durie spoke to John Campbell.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Increase in calls to Healthline as winter arrives
Healthline is receiving more calls for influenza-like sickness, and respiratory illnesses are starting to increase. Dr Mamaeroa David, Senior Maori Medical Advisor with the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to John Campbell.
Concerns over number of seniors living rough in Northland
A Northland housing advocate is warning the number of over-65s living in their cars in Whangarei is just the tip of the iceberg. Peter de Graaf reports.
Live from the fan zone in Mexico as FIFA World Cup kicks off
The FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and Mexico and South Africa are on the field now in the first game in Mexico City. FSN reporter Toni Waterman spoke to John Campbell from the fan zone in Mexico.
Fisheries Minister denies impact of bottom trawling
Bottom trawling is under increased scrutiny as Parliament considers a major overhaul of fishing laws. The practice involves dragging nets just above or along the ocean floor - 70% of New Zealand's commercially caught fish are caught using the method, but critics say its too destructive and should be phased out. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Waikato medical students to be placed in regions from 2029
Students from the new Waikato medical school will have placements in five regions around the country from 2029. Dr Nathalie de Vries, Chief Medical Officer at Whanganui Hospital spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Latest from Washington as Trump threatens further Iran strikes
Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to John Campbell from Washington DC.
Morning rural news
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Warnings over Wellington’s wastewater infrastructure
A top water official in the capital is warning of the consequences if another major wastewater treatment plant in the city critically fails. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Federated Farmers discuss ACT’s new rural crime policy
ACT wants to add 100,000 police patrol hours to rural areas and create a dedicated rural crime unit. Federated Farmers rural crime spokesman Karl Dean spoke to John Campbell.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 June
Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's new transport policy; Officials told govt there was a low need for LNG facility; Wellington mayor stands by evacuation orders; ProCare boss discusses use of AI in health sector; Penguin gets stuck in soccer net in New Plymouth garden
Two major milestones for mobile health unit
A mobile health unit that brings surgical care to rural communities across the country is celebrating two major milestones this week. First, it's now helped 2000 patients in the Taranaki town of Hawera, And it's also marking 10 years co-ordinating the health and wellbeing hub at Fieldays. Mobile Health Group's Chief Executive Mark Eager spoke to John Campbell.
Penguin gets stuck in soccer net in New Plymouth garden
With the Football World Cup kicking off in a little over 24 hours, there will be many balls in the back of the net over the coming weeks. But one little penguin unfortunately found itself tangled in a football net in a New Plymouth garden. Ten -year-old Ezra made the discovery, before alerting his grandmother, Jackie Tomlinson who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
What tourism operators would like to see this election
Tourism operators don't want their industry's momentum to be lost as electioneering starts to ramp up. Tourism is the country's second biggest export earner, but there's hope it can retake the crown it lost during the pandemic. Operators shared their election wishlist with tourism reporter Tess Brunton.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Supermarket research shows pressure remains on families
Consumer NZ has released new supermarket research that shows pressure remains on New Zealand families.
What do commuters think of Labour’s public transport policy?
The Labour Party made its first big policy pledge ahead of November's election - a $20 weekly cap on public transport fares in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 everywhere else in the country. Reporter Matthew Theunissen visited some major transport hubs to see how it was received.
Treasury estimates $5 billion overseas carbon credit cost
Treasury estimates it could cost up to $5 billion to pay for the overseas carbon credits New Zealand needs to honour its Paris Agreement commitments. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to John Campbell.
ProCare boss discusses use of AI in health sector
New Zealand's largest Primary Health Organisation says it's using AI to reduce administrative burden so clinicians can spend more time with patients. ProCare is a co-operative of GPs and nurses, providing care to more than 700,000 patients across the country. Its group chief executive Bindi Norwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Craig McCulloch discusses Labour’s new policy
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following Labour's first policy announcement of the year.
Business Editor Corin Dann live from Fieldays
It's day two of Fieldays in Mystery Creek, the largest agricultural tradeshow in the Southern Hemisphere. Business Editor Corin Dann spoke to John Campbell.
Wellington mayor stands by evacuation orders
Wellington's mayor is standing by the decision to issue evacuation orders ahead of huge swells this week. A State of Emergency was declared and residents in some coastal properties were ordered to leave their homes. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke to John Campbell.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
DOC plans to charge overseas visitors to visit Cathedral Cove
The Department of Conservation has met with locals in Hahei over its plan to start charging overseas visitors to visit Cathedral Cove. Director of Heritage and Visitors at DOC, Catherine Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Northland's biggest social housing development opens
Kainga Ora has just opened Northland's biggest-ever social housing development, a 95-home complex in central Whangarei. Reporter Peter de Graaf met a few lucky tenants, and some of those still waiting.
Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's new transport policy
The Labour Party has announced a weekly public transport cap of $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 a week everywhere else, at a reported cost of $65 million a year. Chris Hipkins spoke to John Campbell.
Officials told govt there was a low need for LNG facility
RNZ has revealed that advice government officials tried to keep secret concluded there is "low need" for a liquefied natural gas import facility. Climate Change Correspondent Kate Newton reports.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Calls for calm following anti-immigration protests in Belfast
Authorities in Northern Ireland are calling for calm, after violent anti-immigration protests in Belfast. BBC's Dan Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Belfast.
Morning rural news
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Mobile surgical unit treats 2000th patient
A mobile surgical unit that tours the length and breadth of the country reached a significant milestone this week, treating patient number 2000 at its Hawera stop. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Lack of snow delays ski season start in parts of South Island
A lack of snow has forced some big South Island ski-fields to push back their opening days. Cardrona Alpine Resort general manager Laura Hedley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 June
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Supuloni; Survey finds Kiwis more likely to see China, not US as friend; Chloe Swarbrick discusses potential ban on bottom trawling; Christine Fletcher discusses Auckland's intensification plans; Bernie's Barrow creator live from Fieldays
Can WOAP serve up a boost for Wellington?
It's nearly time for another helping of the capital's famed winter food festival, Wellington on a plate. The line-up for the 18th edition will be announced at lunchtime today. Last year, the festival delivered a $10million economic boost for the city's economy. Festival director Beth Brash spoke to John Campbell.
Survey finds Kiwis more likely to see China, not US as friend
New Zealanders are more likely to see China as a friend than the United States, according to a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Foundation's chief executive Suz Jessep spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Survey finds Kiwis more likely to see China, not US as friend
New Zealanders are more likely to see China as a friend than the United States, according to a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Foundation's chief executive Suz Jessep spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
What power price adjustment really means
Have you received an email lately from a company warning you that it's adjusting its prices? And have you wondered what exactly that adjustment is? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to people upset by businesses being what one expert calls deliberately opaque. Edmunds spoke to Morning Report.
Corin Dann speaks to tractor association boss at Fieldays
Business Editor Corin Dann speaks to Tractor and Machinery Association President Jaiden Drought live from Fieldays.
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Supuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Bernie's Barrow creator live from Fieldays
Long-time Fieldays exhibitor, Bernie Hiestand, creator of Bernie's Barrow, spoke to John Campbell.
Latest from US as helicopter shot down in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump is vowing retaliation, after an American helicopter was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz, something he's blaming on Iran. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Morning Report from Washington DC.
How AI is helping Hawke’s Bay apple exporter
A Hawke's Bay apple exporter has seen a doubling in production due to AI and robotics in his packhouse. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Corin Dann live from opening of Fieldays
Business Editor Corin Dann spoke to John Campbell from Fieldays at Waikato's Mystery Creek.
State care system failing young Maori - report
A new report has found the state care system continues to fail young Maori,but the success of iwi-led initiatives is showing a way forward. The Independent Children's Monitor report says Maori continue to be overrepresented in state care. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.
Residents return home following Wellington evacuations
Residents of Wellington's South Coast are back in their homes after being forced to evacuate yesterday, after large swells were predicted to hit coastal properties. Breaker Bay local Raymond Morgan spoke to John Campbell.
Christine Fletcher discusses Auckland's intensification plans
Auckland is one step closer to knowing how the city's housing could be intensified. The council's Policy and Planning Committee narrowed the options for intensification yesterday, as it works towards the government's direction to plan for capacity for at least 1.4 million more homes. Christine Fletcher, councillor for the Albert-Eden-Puketapapa Ward spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Auckland council votes on intensification proposals
Auckland's suburbs will be mostly untouched by the housing intensification proposal, as councillors voted to send two options out for consultation. Matthew Theunissen reports.
Big boost in visitor spend for Christchurch region
Hospitality businesses in Christchurch have had a big boost to the winter coffers thanks to rugby's Super Round in the city's new stadium. Richard Sinke, owner of Dux Central spoke to John Campbell.
Update from Manila following deadly Philippines earthquake
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the Philippines has risen to at least 37, with more than 400 people injured. Reuters journalist Karen Lema spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Manila.
Morning rural news
The big focus at this year's Fieldays will be agritech - from drones to wearables to solar. The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Tempers flare at Queenston residents meeting
Tempers flared in Queenstown last night as residents questioned the developer behind a sprawling gondola, housing and tourism proposal. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Chloe Swarbrick discusses potential ban on bottom trawling
The fishing practice of bottom trawling is up for debate, with environmental groups and some political parties backing tougher restrictions. The Green Party wants a ban on bottom trawling. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 June
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins talks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Expert explains practical ways to save on your power bill; Auckland councillors to decide on housing intensification; Aussie cops being fast tracked into NZ police force; Astronomy fans already booking for Otago eclipse in 2028
RNZ broadcaster Robert Taylor remembered
Last week we brought you news of the death of former RNZ broadcaster Robert Taylor, who started the tradition of morning bird calls on the radio. The 82 year old is being remembered as a kind and gentle man with a passion for broadcasting, and a love for nature and conservation. Luka Forman looks back at his life and legacy.
Astronomy fans already booking for Otago eclipse in 2028
Astronomy fans seem a well-prepared bunch, with anticipation already building for a total solar eclipse two years away. On July 22, 2028, Otago will be one of the few places in the world where people will be able to experience the eclipse's full effect. Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin.
