Morning Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

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

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

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

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