Morning Report for Tuesday 18 November 2025

10:00 AM.The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A holiday park in Russell has taken a bold step, removing TVs from all of its rooms. Park Manager Shane Maddren spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:49 AM.Food prices keep climbing, up 4.7% in the year to October, according to Stats NZ latest data. Rayssa Almeida reports Audio

8:38 AM.Thousands of tonnes of bread end up in New Zealand dumps every year, but an enterprising venture is recycling old loaves and getting them back into pantries as flour. Environmental and chemical… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 18 November 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.The countdown is on until Ikea opens its doors in New Zealand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking it out and asking what it means for other shops. Audio

8:17 AM.A car retailer in Auckland says the car-sales industry needs clearer rules and stability. The owner of Simon Lucas Mitsubishi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:08 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:06 AM.Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic, though the tournament has named two top 20 players to replace her. Audio

7:53 AM.Opposition parties are slamming the Transport Agency's proposed solution to Wellington's traffic problems. Mary Argue reports. Audio

7:49 AM.Stephanie Johnson's collection of short fiction stories "Obligate Carnivore" have been ruled out of contention for next year's Ockham Book Awards. She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:43 AM.Kiwi Triathlete Hayden Wilde is leading the T100 World Tour, but he placed eighth at last weekend's Dubai race, after unknowingly cycling an extra 8 kilometre lap. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

7:34 AM.Market Update for 18 November 2025. Audio

7:26 AM.The cost of food continues to climb with new Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk. Coffee Supreme's Chief Executive Andrew Low spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable. Transport Minister, Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.The Far North town of Kaitaia is reeling from the violent death of one of its best-known identities and entrepreneurs. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

7:08 AM.Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann Audio

7:06 AM.Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 18 November 2025. Audio

6:43 AM.World Rugby has announced a major change to its global calendar, launching the new Nations Championship overnight. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive, David Moffett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:23 AM.The government is being warned New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles, after it slashed the Clean Car Standard. Anneke Smith reports from parliament. Audio

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

6:09 AM.Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic. Audio