Morning Report for Thursday 4 December 2025

10:00 AM.The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:52 AM.The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton spoke… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:40 AM.Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is under way. DOC operations manager… Read more Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 4 December 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.Why haven't butter prices dropped as global prices fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:22 AM.A scheme allowing the disclosure of a partner's history of violence has been labelled a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family harm. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

8:18 AM.As peace talks with Russia stall once again, New Zealand is committing $15 million to help arm Ukraine's soldiers. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.It's been another tough year for hospitality, with few restaurants and bars immune to the cost of living crisis. For an insight on the industry we're joined by Lucien Law, founder and chief executive… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy admits they thought the day had finsihed when they'd bowled the West Indies out and were relieved not to lose any wickets in the final session. Audio

7:55 AM.The most Googled phrases and words for 2025 are out today, and you might be surprised by what kiwis have been searching for. Google New Zealand's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Carrie… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Police in Dunedin have seized more than 820 kilograms of stolen pounamu, in what Ngai Tahu says is the latest example of ongoing theft of their taonga. Te Runanga o Makaawhio chairman Paul Madgwick… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:31 AM.Market Update for 4 December 2025 Audio

7:26 AM.New data out today shows almost a third of kiwi workers often dread going to work, rising to 40% among Gen Z workers.SEEK Country Manager, Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:21 AM.Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus A320 aircraft engine suddenly shutting off en route from Wellington to Sydney a year ago. Chief Investigator of Accidents Louise Cook spoke… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.An MP was accused of being a bully and a jerk - and another an actor - during a select committee debate over school lunches. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:10 AM.There's been a jump in the number of measles cases with five confirmed yesterday. Health New Zealand's Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:04 AM.The All Blacks will face hosts Australia in pool play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio

6:56 AM.Business news for 4 December 2025 Audio

6:46 AM.An open letter signed by 20 climate advocate organisations is calling on the Government to abandon any plans to subsidise the construction of a liquified natural gas import terminal. Alva Feldmeier… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.NATO's foreign ministers have been meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

6:30 AM.The government has announced $15 million in weapons and equipment for Ukraine, via a United States and NATO programme. Russell Palmer reports. Audio

6:30 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:24 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:20 AM.The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed. Lance Phillips is a resident and caretaker of the Dudding Lake… Read more Audio

6:07 AM.The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Audio