Morning Report for Tuesday 20 January 2026

8:59 AM.Christopher Luxon gave his annual scene setting speech in Auckland on Monday to a crowd of 700 people hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber; New research shows many New Zealanders aren't paying… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.An award-winning New Zealand photographer who's had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability says it's a "tremendous thrill." Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio

8:49 AM.More than six hours. That's how long Nick Destounis was in the water, clinging to floating petrol containers with his two crew after his boat suddenly tipped over. A week on from his ordeal in Tolaga… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is expected to introduce bills in parliament today on hate crimes and gun control. Australia Correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Speculation season around who will be the new All Blacks coach. Audio

8:32 AM.For the latest from the business world, we have business reporter Jeffrey Halley. Audio

8:26 AM.New data shows the old adage that house prices double every ten years hasn't been true in the past decade - and some commentators are saying it might not be in the next one, either. Money… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports. Audio

8:15 AM.A US Defence official has said 1500 soldiers are on standby as an option to deploy to Minneapolis as protests continue. Minneapolis Sociologist Nicola Bedera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:10 AM.Community housing advocates are worried the police will soon be given powers to move rough sleepers on from public spaces. Community Housing Aotearoa's Paul Gilberd spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:50 AM.Christopher Luxon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green following Monday's State of the Nation speech. Audio

7:40 AM.Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world. Audio

7:31 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:23 AM.New research shows many New Zealanders aren't paying enough attention when it comes to skin cancer prevention. Report co-author Dr Bronwen McNoe spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:16 AM.Longtime residents of flood-damaged Oakura in Northland describe the weekend's rain as the worst in living memory. Glenn Ferguson, who runs the community hall spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:14 AM.Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made at Sir Tim Shadbolt's funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

7:10 AM.Christopher Luxon gave his annual scene setting speech in Auckland on Monday to a crowd of 700 people hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was there and spoke to… Read more Audio