Morning Report for Friday 12 December 2025

10:00 AM.A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:41 AM.There's now evidencve of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend. Michelle Le Long from PD Insurance spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.Beekeepers are on high alert as invasive yellow-legged hornets start to spread in search of hives to conquer. Auckland Beekeepers Club president Ken Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

8:26 AM.When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 65, and what that should mean per week. But… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:13 AM.One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio

8:08 AM.Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:46 AM.With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Sports update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:26 AM.A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:14 AM.After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of a critical research on the impact of a warming… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

6:48 AM.A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year. Airways Chief Executive James Young… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has come out of hiding and appeared in Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent William Denselow. Audio

6:34 AM.Rural News update with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

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

6:22 AM.National museum Te Papa is opening an immersive experience this weekend that takes viewers on a journey into nature. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

6:17 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University… Read more Audio