Morning Report Podcast Options

8:41 AM.Lucy Thompson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from London with an update on what's been making news overnight in Europe. Audio

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

8:35 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:26 AM.A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us. Specialist systems engineer at Gen, Dean Williams spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

8:16 AM.The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage. Mike Siermans spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand Rugby have given Scott 'Razor' Robertson the cut just half way through his four year contract. RNZ Sports Reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:52 AM.Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio

7:41 AM.The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn… Read more Audio

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

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:27 AM.SPCA inspectors in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to 4 calls a day for dogs left in hot cars this summer. Jason Blair leads the team and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:20 AM.With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink. Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Locals in northern Auckland say busloads of people are turning up to beaches and taking everything from sea cucumbers to starfish out of rockpools. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

7:08 AM.A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. Taine Randell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

10:00 AM.A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport you've probably never heard of. Floorball is particularly popular in Scandanavian countries, but it's beginning to pick up in… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.While teenagers up and down the motu are opening their NCEA results, they're joined by 10-year old Raymond Hsu. In 2025, Raymond was one of the few, and definitely one of the youngest students to sit… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.It's been a year since the Wellington City Mission opened its crisis recovery cafe, providing round the clock support for anyone experiencing emotional distress. Wellington City Missioner Murray… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine Audio

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

8:25 AM.The US and UK have begun pulling troops from a key military base in the middle east. Associated Press correspondent, Philip Crowther spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Dubai. Audio

8:21 AM.IT experts say ManageMyHealth ignored warnings about vulnerabilities in its cyber security for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant the company was not required to take action. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:14 AM.Streaming services could be forking over cash to support local productions should Labour get into government. Irene Gardiner, president of the Screen Production and Development Association and RNZ… Read more Audio

8:09 AM.New research shows rising land and ocean temperatures across Zealandia, with 2025 the hottest year on record. The five warmest years have all occurred since 2018, highlighting ongoing climate change… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.The closure of State Highway 3 north of Mt Messenger for five days is forcing motorists to take lengthy detours in and out of Taranaki. From Friday, travellers will need to head south via Whanganui on… Read more Audio