Morning Report for Wednesday 11 March 2026

10:00 AM.On the political panel, Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni discuss the week in politics, while Wayne Brown weighs in on a fiery council debate over housing rules. Regional leaders worry over potential… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.For SuperGold card users in one north Auckland coastal town, every day is a discount Tuesday. Four Square in Snells Beach owner David Whyman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.A new report from Reuse Aotearoa has found Wellington already has more than 450 initiatives helping people reuse and share items - but only about a quarter of them actually repair things. Reuse… Read more Audio

8:31 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy. Audio

8:30 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:21 AM.Some KiwiSaver members are getting in touch with providers, worried about what the war means for their investments. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.A South Auckland man who was hit by a car while cycling believes drivers illegally parking in cycle lanes is a safety issue in the area. Luka Forman reports. Audio

8:07 AM.Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

7:52 AM.Otago Peninsula has been officially declared possum-free after years of hard work. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

7:47 AM.An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team. Audio

7:41 AM.Auckland councillors are cracking on with implementing the government's changes to the city's housing intensification plan. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy. Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:23 AM.Auckland Transport expects more people could switch to buses and trains if fuel prices keep climbing. AT's Stacey van Der Putten spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:17 AM.A health expert says low vaccination numbers are likely behind the latest wave of the virus, but Te Whatu Ora is not pushing GPs to encourage vaccination. General Practice New Zealand Dr Bryan Betty… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.Politicians on both sides of the House have found what they wanted from the mammoth final report into New Zealand's Covid-19 response. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

7:07 AM.A major retailer is warning prices could rise as the conflict involving Iran pushes up global fuel and freight costs. Briscoes expects surcharges to start appearing in the next month. Managing… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:41 AM.Some regional mayors are worried Air New Zealand's financial troubles could see flights to their cities facing the chop. New Plymouth District Council mayor Max Brough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:35 AM.US defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio

6:31 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:23 AM.An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy. Audio

6:18 AM.Rough sleepers in Northland are typically waiting more than 800 days for a home through the Housing First programme. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.The Middle East conflict is already driving a price spike in fuel, but rocketing fertiliser prices could also see higher food costs for consumers. Rabobank senior analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Corin… Read more Audio