Morning Report for Wednesday 21 January 2026

10:00 AM.Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island; Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue; Research has linked childhood… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Cyclists on Wednesday morning's Tour of Southland stage will also be taking on the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train. Kingston Flyer General Manager Tom O'Brien spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:40 AM.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lauren Crimp about what could happen to interest rates this year, and what it means for mortgage holders. Audio

8:40 AM.Correspondent Rebekah Holt spoke to Lauren Crimp from Tasmania. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world. Audio

8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:23 AM.Whangarei residents in the hard-hit northeast coast are being urged to stock up on supplies and have emergency plans ready. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Jenny Calder… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.The parents of a 20-year-old who died under compulsory care are devastated that no-one is being held accountable for what they believe was "gross negligence". Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:14 AM.Upper Hutt's NZ Performance Academy Aotearoa aims to attract students trying to juggle their sporting commitments with academics. Academy's CEO Karen van Gemerden spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:11 AM.At least five new charter schools are set to open this term. Altum Classical Academy principal Christian Pera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:47 AM.Labour's ranks are meeting in West Auckland today where they are expected to outline their priorities heading into this year's election. Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:42 AM.South Aucklanders who know what it's like to wait hours at Middlemore Hospital hope Local Doctors Otara, a round-the-clock urgent clinic will mean they get help and care faster. Amy Williams reports. Audio

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

7:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:25 AM.Research has linked childhood screen time with poor mental and physical health, but a digital education expert says it's not all bad. Professor Cheryl Brown directs Canterbury University's Digital… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue. Auckland Transport programme director of the low emissions ferry project, Nathan Cammock spoke to… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among the latest social media comments aimed at people accused of stripping rockpools and breaching fishing rules. Lucy Xia… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio