Morning Report for Wednesday 10 December 2025

10:00 AM.Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A Dunedin musician has released New Zealand's first fully AI-generated album - and it's Christmas themed. Creator Dylan Lee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:45 AM.It's an ongoing mystery that's lasted more than three months. Who was behind the mayday call off the south coast of Wellington? Mary Argue reports. Audio

8:40 AM.The Gisborne District Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for an invasive plant as its seeding season begins. Biosecurity officer and Educator Glenn Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:25 AM.It's been a year of not much happening in the property market - at least in terms of the headlines. But beneath the surface, a few things have been going on. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.People needing heart bypass surgery in Waikato are now leaving hospital with fewer scars, thanks to a specially trained nurse team. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

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

8:06 AM.The Black Caps test captain Tom Latham has joined the chorus of players who want to see a T20 franchise league in New Zealand. Audio

7:56 AM.How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:51 AM.Christchurch Police are using the Eagle helicopter in a two month operation targeting youth offending. Acting Canterbury District Commander Inspector Peter Cooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.Drops in long term home loan rates could be at an end, with one major bank signalling they could even be on the way back up. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

7:23 AM.As the school year starts to wind down and children begin the countdown to Christmas, there's one dilemma that creeps back into households across the motu; Christmas presents for your child's teacher… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New Zealanders $13 billion over the next three decades. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Could compulsory childhood immunisation - like Australia's No Jab/ No Play policy - help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage? Since the current measles outbreak began 50 days ago, MMR measles… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Another fatal stabbing on an Auckland bus has left commuters shaken and raised fresh questions about safety on public transport. Local Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The injury depleted Black Caps will take a vastly changed side into the second test against the West Indies, with coach Rob Walter not set to confirm his playing 11 until just before the toss. Audio

6:47 AM.The Supreme Court has ruled parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government. Peter Humphreys cares 24/7 for his 37 year old disabled daughter Sian, and spoke to… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.Australian teenagers under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to hold accounts on many major social media platforms. ABC's Gavin Coote spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

6:19 AM.One of the country's top judges commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic voilence but officials shelved it. Amy Williams reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.Conservation groups are warning the scrapping of the Resource Management Act could put environmental protections at risk. Forest and Bird chief advisor Richard Capie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.Three players could make their Black Caps debuts in the second test against the West Indies, which starts today in Wellington, with the hosts hit hard by injury. Audio