Morning Report for Thursday 13 November 2025

10:00 AM.Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A bronze bell weighing one-tonne has been stolen from Auckland's Japanese Garden, in Henderson. Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair, Chris Carter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:50 AM.When the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives at Waitangi on Friday as part of a four-year journey around the Pacific, it'll be celebrating 40 years since its first visit to Aotearoa. Peter de… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Mainfreight's got its eyes on the road ahead, hoping for a big Christmas period to help it recover from a tough few months. Managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:27 AM.Reports out of the US say fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers. Closer to home, data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option. Money… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:22 AM.The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of concerned locals. Katie Todd reports. Audio

8:16 AM.A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.ANZ this week reported a record full year profit of 2.53 billion dollars. Its CEO Antonia Watson says the result is a reflection of the economy, and shows New Zealand is starting to turn the corner… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.The gates open on Thursday for the Canterbury A&P Show following a scaled back version of the event last year. Chair of the Canterbury A&P Association, Sir David Carter, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:44 AM.Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service… Read more 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.The small rural town of Drury, south of Auckland, is gearing up for a major transformation - with retail giant Costco buying a chunk of land there.Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:15 AM.Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:53 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:49 AM.Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Adam Burns reports. Audio

6:43 AM.New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:40 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:34 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:26 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:22 AM.Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

6:16 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.New research released this morning has set out the benefit of a Kids Kiwisaver scheme, where all children would automatically be enrolled at birth. Max Rashbrooke, co-founder for the Institute for… Read more Audio