Morning Report for Wednesday 12 November 2025

10:00 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. Orana Wildlife Park's Nathan Hawke spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.New Plymouth's Lake Rotomanu will be closed to motorised boats today, after the discovery of an invasive fresh-water clam. Taranaki Regional Council Operations Director Dan Harrison spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:35 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:26 AM.What you need to know should you win Lotto. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. Amy Williams reports. Audio

8:08 AM.Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

7:53 AM.New Zealand has been named the "most deteriorated" country in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry on policy making. Vape-Free Kids co-founder Charyl Robinson… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The government is set to appoint an Inspector General of Police - after a damning report into the force's handling of the Jevon McSkimming case. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:25 AM.Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of skepticism, warning that some bargains may not be as good as they seem. Consumer communications… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.The new law passed yesterday giving NZTA and councils the power to bring in time-of-use charging. AA policy director Martin Glynn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.There are calls for radical reform of drug laws, despite the Government saying it has no intention to do so.Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

7:08 AM.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… Read more Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:41 AM.A former Police Commissioner has been placed on leave after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:36 AM.The BBC's outgoing secretary-general Tim Davie, has told staff members the organisation has made mistakes, but needs to fight for its journalism. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Read more Audio

6:33 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:25 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.A National Day of Reflection will be held today to mark one year since the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, apologised in the house to all survivors and victims of abuse in state and faith-based… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:09 AM.Forest and Bird says the fire in Tongariro National Park will have had a severe impact on native wildlife and their habitats, and that regeneration could take years. Forest & Bird's Regional… Read more Audio