Morning Report for Tuesday 16 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.For the first time ever, a New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the Northwest Passage. Veronica Lysaght spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:42 AM.Despite the sluggish economy, the number of hospitality venues has been increasing. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidios spoke to Corin Dann Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 16 September 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.The number of people tapping into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons continues to grow. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:23 AM.Watercare says a new wastewater plant will help significantly cut sewage overflows that have plagued oyster farmers north of Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio

8:16 AM.A Hawke's Bay event director hopes a cash injection from the government will make it easier to attract high-profile entertainers to the regions. Mission Estate Winery event director, Garry Craft… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Geordie Beamish has become the first New Zealander to win a World Athletics title on the track after a stunning victory in the 3000m steeplechase in Tokyo this morning. Audio

7:55 AM.Among the ballot papers landing in letterboxes this week, voters may find a few surprises: from fangs, to red noses, and striking, oversized hats. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio

7:52 AM.Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning. One of the Clergy taking part in the action, Father Gerard Burns… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish has claimed a stunning world championship gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Tokyo. Geordie's brother Hugo Beamish spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:36 AM.Market Update for 16 September 2025 Audio

7:27 AM.The government wants to look at changing local rules to allow Eden Park to have more events, so it can be a major sports and concert venue. Dominion Road Business Association manager Garry Holmes… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.After just days in the job, the new Silver Ferns coach has named the squad for the upcoming Taini Jamison Trophy series against South Africa. Yvette McCausland-Durie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:12 AM.According to the RNZ-Reid Research poll, nearly half think things are not going well, and the net result keeps sliding poll-to-poll. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

7:08 AM.The latest RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament, with Labour still narrowly ahead of National. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:04 AM.Just 2 days after falling in the heats, New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has stormed to victory in the 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 16 September 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.Health NZ is considering whether to backtrack on a new policy to allow nearly every hospital patient to have a support person stay overnight. Morning Report has heard plenty on the issue, and Rowan… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.It's hoped a new $410 million wood pellet plant in the Bay of Plenty will provide jobs and cut the use of coal in New Zealand. Kaweru mayor Faylene Tunui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.Israel and the United States have put on a united front during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:32 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:20 AM.A psychiatrist has told a jury the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time and had no intention of hurting anyone. The 50-year-old defendant has denied murdering five people by… Read more Audio

6:14 AM.Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:11 AM.Animal welfare groups are calling for Horse Racing to be banned after four racehorses died in just three weeks on New Zealand tracks. Elin Arbez from Animal Save Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann Audio

6:05 AM.New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metre steeplechase title at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. Audio