Morning Report for Monday 1 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:48 AM.Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone. Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 1 September 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 1 September 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.Is it a good time to buy a house? Prices have been weak for a few years now, and while sales activity has picked up, it's only back to about average levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.The race for Tāmaki Makaurau is shaping up as one of a polished politician versus a newcomer. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

8:14 AM.The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Police are continuing to roll out beat teams across the country, with Henderson in West Auckland to receive seven officers in the coming weeks. Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:04 AM.Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant acknowldges they still have plenty of work to do to defend their Rugby World Cup title. Audio

7:51 AM.The cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:46 AM.An RNZ investigation into teenagers' use of social media has found a significant amount of content on TikTok focusing on body image and physical appearance. In Depth journalist Kate Newton spoke to… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Sports Chat for 1 September 2025. Audio

7:32 AM.Market Update for 1 September 2025. Audio

7:23 AM.DOC's launching a huge campaign to increase awareness about the fragility of nature and help drum up some funds for its work. DOC's deputy director general Sia Aston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:16 AM.Regional airlines have long been sounding the alarm over out-of-control costs with some forced to slash routes that are no longer sustainable. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.The government says crime stats will remain "volatile" as it announces violent crime has fallen, and its ahead of its target. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:04 AM.Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is now the leading try scorer in New Zealand test match rugby after posting her 50th in the Black Ferns 62-19 win over Japan in their Rugby World Cup game in Exeter. Audio

6:52 AM.Business News for 1 September 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.A new car, an overseas holiday, or just a trip down the road, to the local dentist, a list of luxuries many can no longer afford. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio

6:44 AM.Oyster farmers north of Auckland are hoping a meeting with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones might mean a step towards saving their local industry. Oyster farmer Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.Indonesia's President has cancelled his planned trip to China, as anti-government protests across Indonesia intensify. Journalist Michael Neilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:35 AM.Rural News for 1 September 2025. Audio

6:24 AM.Time now to catch up on what's happening in sport. Audio

6:20 AM.A climate economist is raising questions about how well the country's aging bridges will survive the next big cyclone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.The Black Ferns have breezed through another Rugby World Cup pool match, beating Japan 62-19 in Exeter. Black Fern Maia Joseph spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:04 AM.The Black Ferns have beaten Japan 62-19 in their second group game at the Rugby World Cup. Audio