Morning Report for Thursday 12 February 2026

10:00 AM.This morning, we heard from the mother of a toddler who died after getting caught in a window blind cord - she wants to see a change to safety regulations; Plus, Westpac NZ's Chief Economist joined us… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A business has been launched, helping connect missing dogs with their owners in seconds - and for councils there are big savings to be had. Doggone founder Tracey Austin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:46 AM.In the UK, New Zealanders are proving their businesses can thrive - and they say Kiwi support, and the Kiwi reputation, is a big part of their success. Alice Wilkins reports from London. Audio

8:42 AM.A low pressure system is lining up a soggy weekend, bringing warm, humid air and the risk of heavy rain, especially for parts of the North Island still recovering after January's floods. MetService… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

8:25 AM.Some customers of New Zealand fashion brand Augustine have been left upset by its decision to no longer stock bigger sizes. But one retail expert says it makes business sense. Money correspondent… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.One of two schools that illegally covered the cost of foreign students' fees says it happened because a sponsorship deal fell through. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:17 AM.Documents show a proposed LNG terminal will need to bypass even the fast-track process in order to be built in time for winter next year. Climate Change Correspondent Kate Newton has been looking… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.ASB Bank chief executive Vittoria Shortt speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

7:55 AM.Electrocurrents are being used to stun pest fish so they can be scooped up, brought to land, and killed at Auckland's Western Springs Lake. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

7:50 AM.The opposition is questioning the timing of the government's independent review into New Zealand's monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.SailGP returns to Auckland's Waitemata Harbour this weekend, once again turning the City of Sails into a world stage. Tataki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

7:25 AM.A number of student associations say students are being bombarded by sports betting companies - and it's getting some into financial trouble. Auckland University Students’ Association president Nimish… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.The mother of a toddler who was caught in a window blind cord wants to see changes to safety regulations. Courtney Cambie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.The government announced a review into the Reserve Bank's pandemic policies, saying it's necessary to make sure mistakes aren't repeated. Giles Dexter reports. Audio

7:07 AM.A major rethink of transport links and roading into Tai Rāwhiti is needed to ensure the economic future of the region as severe weather events become more frequent. Richard Burke, former Chief… Read more Audio

6:51 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:42 AM.Queenstown council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the district. The idea came from the council's transportation engineer Xinghao Chen who spoke… Read more Audio

6:37 AM.Nine people have been killed in Canada's deadliest school shooting in decades. Steven Chase, a senior reporter for Toronto's Globe and Mail spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:34 AM.Fears rural school bus changes will hollow out communities and work is progressing on restoring exports of Meyer lemons to Korea. The morning's rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

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

6:22 AM.An inquest into the death of a special forces trooper during a training exercise in south Auckland aims to find out what went wrong. Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea fell to his death in 2019 while… Read more Audio

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

6:10 AM.The latest Westpac Economic Overview is pointing to a more positive outlook for the New Zealand economy. It shows growth and employment are picking up, confidence is rising, and household spending is… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.The latest Westpac Economic Overview is pointing to a more positive outlook for the New Zealand economy. It shows growth and employment are picking up, confidence is rising, and household spending is… Read more Audio