Morning Report for Thursday 4 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.Two kororā were killed recently on a coastal road and another pair died on the same stretch in early August. West Coast Penguin Trust manager Inger Perkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:46 AM.New Zealand-born neo-nazi Thomas Sewell will remain behind bars until at least Friday, when a Melbourne court is set to rule on his bail application. The Age in Melbourne investigative journalist Nick… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Hundreds of food exporters are set to benefit from streamlined changes to trade rules. Radix Nutrition general manager Leighton Cosgrave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:36 AM.Sport news with Barry Guy. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update with Anan Zaki. Audio

8:25 AM.A fresh bout of inflation is putting pressure on some households. But for others? Budget advisers say it's never really lifted. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:20 AM.Teenagers say they'd like adults to give them space to talk about what they see on social media rather than just have it banned. Kate Newton reports. Audio

8:16 AM.There's criticism of the decision of former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark to attend China's Victory Day parade in Beijing. Canterbury University China specialist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.Accounting software giant Xero is launching new AI tools, designed to automate some repetitive tasks. Xero chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson isn't expected to make too many changes to his starting lineup from the side that lost to Argentina for Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown with the Springboks at… Read more Audio

7:54 AM.Two historians at New Zealand's War Memorial who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam, have lost their jobs. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

7:50 AM.It's day three of annual Koroneihana celebrations where thousands of Kiingitanga supporters are gathering in Ngaaruawaahia. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:44 AM.Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has released her yearly report into the judiciary and has said the justice system is under considerable stress. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg spoke to… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Sport Chat with Barry Guy. Audio

7:33 AM.Market Update with Anan Zaki. Audio

7:25 AM.Auckland dog walkers say new council rules are confusing, costly, and hard to enforce. Professional Dog Walkers Association's Cassie Jefferies spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:19 AM.In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the country were mandated by the government to submit their water service delivery plan by Wednesday. Minister for Local Government Simon… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Doctors have made impassioned pleas to the government to step back from a law change they say will stop them from speaking out, and cost patient lives. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:07 AM.Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:05 AM.The Springboks concede the All Blacks Eden Park record is intimidating, but they believe the pressure is firmly on the hosts ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship test in Auckland. Audio

6:53 AM.Morning Business News with Anan Zaki. Audio

6:44 AM.A last-minute collapse of a joint plan between Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty and Thames Coromandel councils saw the Thames district shunted from the water service deal. Thames Coromandel deputy… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:23 AM.Early Sports Chat with Barry Guy. Audio

6:19 AM.Parties vying for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat are worried about low turnout, with less than 10 percent of votes cast so far Saturday's by-election. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

6:13 AM.World News Wrap with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.More than half of small to medium businesses in New Zealand experienced a cyber threat in the last six months. National Cyber Security Centre's Director Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.There was no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana after organisers ordered the race to finish three kilometres from the line due to pro-Palestinian protesters causing disruption at the finish in… Read more Audio