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 rural news
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Charlotte Cook reports on hidden phone addiction
Psychologists are warning most of us are addicted to our phones, but we don't realise it until we get help for other problems. Cell phone addiction is not clinically recognised, but those on the front line are seeing its impact everyday. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Kate Rodger discusses the death of actor Sam Neill
Tributes are pouring in from across the globe for actor Sam Neill, who died in Sydney at the age of 78. Film journalist Kate Rodger spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 July
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to John Campbell; Todd McClay on strengthening ties with India; BBC's Frank Gardner discusses latest from Middle East; Road users react to roads of national significance U-turn; Josh Moorby on dream All Blacks debut against Italy
Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Gavin Coote.
Kate Bush fans prepare for Wuthering Heights dance day
Kate Bush fans are being encouraged to glam themselves up and join a worldwide homage to the idiosyncratic singer and one of her most iconic songs. The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Poneke on the 26th of July will see as many people as organisers can find dancing in unison. Anya Fielding went along to a workshop to learn the dance ahead of time.
Matariki and snow boost Mount Hutt visitor numbers
The manager of Mount Hutt is thanking the public holiday of Matariki, and the wintry blast that preceded it, for the busiest day the ski field has had in a decade. James McKenzie spoke to John Campbell.
Locals push for change after violent deaths in Hokianga
In the Far North's Hokianga locals are feeling isolated and afraid following two violent deaths in the district. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf reports.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
OECD data puts New Zealand at bottom for wage growth
Data from the OECD shows New Zealand at the bottom of the world in terms of wage growth. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at the figures and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Brendon McCullum sacked as England test coach
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as head coach of England's test team, after four years in the role. BBC reporter Henry Moeran spoke to John Campbell.
Robert Patman discusses latest hostilities between US and Iran
The reignition of hostilities between the United States and Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz and seen Iranian missiles fired at targets throughout the Gulf states. Robert Patman, a professor of international relations at Otago University spoke to John Campbell.
Saving Hope launches mobile clinic for dog de-sexing
An animal charity says New Zealand is at a crisis point with thousands of unwanted puppies born, and hundreds of roaming dog attacks, every year. Saving Hope volunteer Jo Coulam spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Todd McClay on strengthening ties with India
The government's celebrating the relationship with India, after a historic trip by its Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Josh Moorby on dream All Blacks debut against Italy
All Black debutant Josh Moorby's barnstorming display during the weekend's 47-17 victory over Italy in Wellington capped a memorable 28th birthday for the explosive outside back. Moorby 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.
Players seek answers over future of netball in New Zealand
Question marks continue to hang over the future of Netball's ANZ Premiership. It is the third straight year players have entered the season without certainty over the competition's future, with Netball NZ relying on a series of short-term broadcast deals to keep the league going. Players' Association General Manager Pippa Moore spoke to John Campbell.
Inside IKEA’s Hawke’s Bay forestry operation
Swedish furniture company IKEA says it has 'nothing to hide' with its forestry operations and is proud of what it's doing in New Zealand. The company owns 500,000 hectares of forestry around the world, and 43,000 of it is here. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook toured one of its plantations.
Road users react to roads of national significance u-turn
The government has admitted its Roads of National Significance programme is too expensive with the future of several projects unclear. National Road Carriers chief operating officer James Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to John Campbell
Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell following the weekend's visit by the Indian Prime Minister and last week's test of a nuclear capable missile by China in the South Pacific.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Construction sector continues to shrink, industry warns
The building and construction sector is shrinking and showing little sign of improvement this year. Chief Executive of New Zealand Certified Builders Malcolm Flemming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
BBC’s Frank Gardner discusses latest from Middle East
Iran has targeted US military sites across the Middle East, after facing another wave of strikes by the United States. BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to John Campbell.
Morning rural news
The financial toll of extreme weather is mounting, as insurers grapple with rising claims and getting more life out of vines for longer could enhance New Zealand wines. The rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Have rising fuel prices changed travel habits for good?
Petrol prices have fallen back below three dollars a litre, for now. But, has the fuel crisis shifted any of our transport habits for good? Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Hone McGregor on Modi's visit to New Zealand
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jetted in and out of New Zealand over the weekend, meeting with Christopher Luxon and members of the business community. Among those welcoming the closer ties is chair of the Maori-led trade body, Te Taumata Maori, Hone McGregor, who's also Chair of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Hone McGregor spoke to John Campbell.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 July
GP discusses rise in number of homeless being hospitalised; New non-invasive tests for endometriosis rolled out in the UK; Julian Wilcox previews Matariki events; Auckland's City Rail Link put through major test; Young readers compete for Kids Lit Quiz title; Teen pianist Shan Liu set for NZSO mainstage debut
Kara Rickard previews the Waiata 100 final countdown
New Zealand has been counting down its top 100 songs in this year's Waiata 100 on RNZ National. Today, more songs will be revealed, before the top songs are played on Music 101 with host Kara Rickard tomorrow. Kara spoke to John Campbell.
Teen pianist Shan Liu set for NZSO mainstage debut
In two weeks' time, Shan Liu will make his mainstage, solo debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington. The 16-year-old Auckland piano player is the youngest winner of the National Concerto Competition competition in its 57 year history. Shan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Solar-powered eye clinic slashes costs and waste
A Hawke's Bay eye clinic is yet to spend a dollar on power this year, and has halved the amount of waste it generates per patient. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Kainga Ora taking thousands of tenants to tribunal
Kainga Ora has been busy in the Tenancy Tribunal, taking thousands of tenants to task. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking into it and spoke to John Campbell.
Auckland's City Rail Link put through major test
Some lucky train enthusiasts are getting a glimpse of how Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to operate during peak times. The entire Auckland rail network is closed to the public today, while the new timetable, stations, and systems are put through their paces. Auckland reporter Felix Walton spoke to John Campbell from the brand new Karanga-a-hape Station
Julian Wilcox previews Matariki events
The theme for this year's Matariki public holiday is 'Matariki Herenga Waka - Matariki For Everyone' and organisers say more and more people are embracing the holiday, not just Maori. Julian Wilcox is hosting RNZ's broadcast and spoke to John Campbell.
CEO interview: Mitre 10’s Lindsay Rowles
Australian retail veteran Lindsay Rowles started as the new head of Mitre 10 in March after a senior role at Foodstuffs. He's touring the country's Mitre 10 stores, while facing the downstream effects of the Iran conflict and a sluggish economy. Lindsay Rowles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Torrential rain continues to hit the lower North Island
Torrential rain and galeforce winds continues to lash the lower North Island. A heavy rain warning remains in place further north in the Tararua District and parts of the central North Island. It has been lifted for Wairarapa but rivers rose again last night and all bridges into into Martinborough in South Wairarapa are closed for the second time in 24 hours. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Ingr
Young readers compete for Kids Lit Quiz title
More than 30 children from around the world have converged on the Bay of Islands to compete in the final of this year's Kids Lit Quiz. 13-year-old AJ Salerno from Connecticut spoke to John Campbell.
New non-invastive tests for endometriosis rolled out in the UK
In England and Wales, new non-invastive tests for endometriosis are being rolled out. GPs will be able to recommend a saliva or gut electrical signal test as an initial diagnostic tool for endometriosis. Tanya Cooke, Chief Executive at Endometriosis New Zealand 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.
Solar Panel installer responds to Labour's policy announcement
A solar panel installer says Labour's new solar policy won't provide anywhere near enough money to get the level of solar investment the country needs. Timaru-based Solar Panel installer Terry Patterson spoke to John Campbell.
Westpac senior economist responds to OCR rise
For the first time in three years the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate, economists are divided on whether that's the right call, although there's agreement more increases are coming before the end of the year. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
GP discusses rise in number of homeless being hospitalised
Data from Health New Zealand shows the number of homeless people being hospitalised has doubled in six years. The number has leapt from just under a thousand in 2018/19 to close to 2000 in 2024/25. Dr Bruce Arroll, a GP at Auckland City Mission's Calder Centre spoke to John Campbell.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Report warns of soaring infrastructure flood costs
A report out today estimates flooding could cause more than three quarters of a billion dollars a year to infrastructure by 2075, if greenhouse gas emissions aren't kept in check. Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga Director of Economics and Research, Graham Campbell spoke to John Campbell.
Latest from NATO summit with correspondent Stuart Smith
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over. He made the comments from the NATO summit in Turkey, after Iran and the US traded fresh strikes. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Ankara.
Morning rural news
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Hospitalisations among homeless people double in six years
More homeless people are ending up in hospital with the latest figures showing hospitalisations have doubled over six years. Political reporter Lauren Crimp reports.
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Robbie Paora previews Matariki hautapu ceremony
Thousands of people are expected to gather at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Auckland tomorrow morning where Ngati Whatua Orakei will host this year's national Matariki hautapu ceremony, to mark the Maori new year. Ngati Whatua Orakei Hautapu Lead, Robbie Paora spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 July
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Kai Co co-founder responds to grocery sector report; Former detective discusses Red Fox Supreme Court decision; ED doctor discusses winter flu season surge; Hundreds seek shelter at marae as flooding hits Kaikoura
Tasman GP amongst Wearable Art Show finalists
A Tasman-based doctor is among the finalists for this years' World of Wearable Art Show. GP Ben Ng-Wai Shing spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
More Americans moving to New Zealand to live
More Americans are coming to New Zealand, not just as tourists, but to stay. Reporter Ke-Xin Li spoke to some of these American-New Zealanders to find out why they made the move.
New research on state of Hauraki Gulf released
Researchers say the Hauraki Gulf is struggling under the pressure of environmental change and immediate action is needed. Gulf Forum Nicola Rata-MacDonald 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.
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
It's the school holidays - and it seems many New Zealanders have regained some confidence to travel. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at the data.
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
New Marsden Point fuel storage tanks completed
The government is celebrating the completion of new fuel storage tanks in Northland, which its hopes will bolster the country's fuel supply against unexpected shocks. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.
Former detective discusses Red Fox Supreme Court decision
Mark Hoggart and James Wilson were arrested and charged with Bush’s murder and aggravated robbery at the Red Fox Tavern 9 years ago. Yesterday, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions, saying the verdicts were unreasonable. Tim McKinnel was hired by the team defending James Wilson. McKinnel is a former police detective, who as investigator, played a central role in the successful and high-p
Sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Market Update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Is Wellington’s street design safe for disabled and elderly?
Sue Taite says she's abused by cyclists and street parking was removed without considering disabled, sick or elderly people. Wellington Council says they carried out extensive consultation, including with residents' and disabled groups. Sam Hood, transport engineer at MRcagney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Uncertainty over drone directives at NZDF
New Zealand troops have taken part in an exercise blowing up drones in Australia. Yet they still do not have any command directives for drones even though defence aims to spend millions on what it says is a top priority. Phil Pennington reports
ED doctor discusses winter flu season surge
Emergency room doctors are warning of a growing pressure on staff as the winter flu season surges towards its peak. Emergency room physician Dr Thomas Carter spoke to John Campbell.
Hundreds seek shelter at marae as flooding hits Kaikoura
Hundreds of people have sought shelter at a marae in Kaikoura after torrential rain caused widespread flooding. Manager of Takahanga Marae Chevy Allen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Business news
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Lawyer responds to Red Fox Supreme Court decision
Two men convicted of the brutal 1987 murder of Red Fox Tavern publican Chris Bush have had those verdicts overturned by the Supreme Court. A majority found that the convictions of Mark Hoggart and James Wilson were unreasonable and acquitted the two men. With that conviction set aside, Wilson's name suppression lapsed and it was revealed that he is already imprisoned for the murder of an ex-g
Ross Cullen live from Paris following Le Pen ruling
A Paris court has cleared the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president, but with the condition she must wear an electronic ankle tag. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Paris.
Morning rural news
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early sports update
An early morning sports news update.
Tradies say cycleways are adding to job costs
A Wellington plumber says he's been forced to charge up to 30 percent more if clients live on streets with cycle ways and no parking or bad access. Some tradies say they think twice about accepting a job on the troublesome streets because it is so inconvenient and adds so much more to the job. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.
