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6:48 AM.It's been revealed Jevon McSkimming claimed he pursued harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual assault after he was advised to by then Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. National… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.An animal law academic says New Zealand needs a total rethink when it comes to dog control laws, and should consider requiring dog-owners to be licensed. Auckland Law School associate professor… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.This week marks four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A recent round of peace talks have brought progress, but still no breakthrough, despite pressure from US president… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:25 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Student leaders are warning rising hardship could start pushing people out of university. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.A doctors' union says a neurologist shortage is the perfect case study in what's going wrong across our health system. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke… Read more Audio

10:00 AM.This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; We spoke to Auckland Council, they're asking for the government to do more about dog control laws; There's pushback from homeless… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Time to cross the Tasman now and speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper. Audio

8:50 AM.Gore's iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name.The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in the Southland town since 1989 after being locally designed, built and fundraised. Tess Brunton… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Wellington visual effects artist Joe Letteri joins us now live from the outside the Baftas! Audio

8:42 AM.Nine local states of emergency have been declared so far in 2026, that's already more than were declared in all of 2025 and 2024. Repeated weather events and wider concerns about climate change can… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:27 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:26 AM.Do modern students have it tougher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:15 AM.Medsafe has quietly approved another weight loss drug, Mounjaro, which is now available by prescription in some New Zealand pharmacies. Obesity doctor, Dr Chaey Leem spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:08 AM.A business owner in central Auckland is hopeful giving the police powers to move anti-social people will bring more customers to the city centre. Nick Bennett from the store Applewood spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:45 AM.There may be more job losses and liquidations to come, warns the head of the country's largest commercial construction firm, as the sector tries to regain its footing after a tough few years. Naylor… Read more Audio

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

7:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:24 AM.The Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand say the last minute back track on UK entry requirements is causing more confusion for travellers Its Chief Executive Julie White spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.Advocates for the homeless say proposed new police powers to move on rough sleepers will do nothing to tackle the issue. Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:14 AM.Schools say a scheme that pays for counselling for students within 24 hours is making a huge difference. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio