Morning Report for Thursday 18 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Wellington is set to come alive this week in celebration of the creative spirit, showcasing wearable art from across the globe. Timaru finalist Steph Mcgrevy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:47 AM.A Hawkes Bay iwi has launched a set of bilingual books retelling the journey of their ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. Pokere Paewai reports from the launch Audio

8:39 AM.For hayfever sufferers, spring can bring a whole load of unwelcome symptoms. Victoria University of Wellington professor Rewi Newnnam spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 8 30 18 September 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Tenants have more of the power in the rental market at the moment, and it's showing up in the number of tenancies being re-let at lower levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency, sparking fierce debate ahead of local elections. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:09 AM.In just a few years, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022. Master Builders chief executive, Ankit Sharma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:55 AM.Freestyle skiers and snowboarders have been carving out a name for themselves around Queenstown and Wānaka, in a push for selection for next year's Winter Olympics in Milan. RNZ's Katie Todd has more.

7:52 AM.Police have released a new strategy document telling New Zealanders how to stay safe at places like festivals, big venues and shopping centres in the event of some sort of attack. Assistant Police… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.A Sydney court has heard that the alleged ringleader of an A-League spot-fixing scheme "exploited" former All White Clayton Lewis' gambling addiction to reel him into the operation. Sports… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Market Update for 18 September 2025 Audio

7:30 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:25 AM.Introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of contention with the New Zealand public - highlighted by the results of an RNZ-Reid Research poll. Partner at Deloitte Robin Walker… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Co-captain Ruahei Demant will play her 50th test for the Black Ferns when they play Canada in their World Cup semi-final in Bristol this weekend. Black Ferns halfback Maia Joseph spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:15 AM.A coroner has found a Canterbury teenager likely died because the government has failed to protect against unsafe furniture now common in New Zealand's homes. Timothy Brown reports. Audio

7:09 AM.About 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, it'll be the first time ever those groups have taken strike action together. Public… Read more Audio

7:00 AM.7AM Sport for 18 September 2025 Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 18 September 2025 Audio

6:50 AM.More people back a capital gains tax on investment properties than oppose the idea - but it's not by a huge margin and the support almost entirely vanishes if the family home is included. RNZ… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.New Zealand could soon be facing a health crisis with prostate cancer diagnoses projected to double in the next 20 years. Prostate Cancer Foundation's consultant urologist Jim Duthie spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:36 AM.A lavish state banquet is underway at Windsor Castle - marking the end of the first full day of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Many people in urban areas are on the wrong side of the two speed economy and doing it tough. Reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio

6:17 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.Tenants appear to have more bargaining power when it comes to what they pay for rent. Tenancy advisor Sarina Gibbon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:04 AM.6 am Sport for 18 September 2025 Audio