Corin Dann
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
FENZ plan to cut 170 roles labelled as reckless
Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA report, released last night, has found serious… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years; The government has… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 November 2025
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers… Audio
The Whip for Wednesday 5 November 2025
This week in our weekly half hour injection of politics, Wallace is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former advisor to Minister Paul Goldsmith. Morning Report host… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025
On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
79-year-old Rod Gill set to run his 200th half marathon
This weekend's Auckland Marathon event will see 79-year-old Rod Gill completing his 200th half marathon. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
GPs warn new Labour policy will put pressure on workforce
A GP believes capacity and workforce issues will need to be worked out before Labour's promise of free doctors visits can be a reality. General Practice NZ Chair Dr Bryan Betty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio