Morning Report Podcast Options

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

6:09 AM.Meridian Energy is back in profit after last year's dry year loss, posting a $227 million dollar half-year result. Chief Executive Mike Roan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.This morning Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined us for our weekly political panel. We also heard from a mother in rural Hawke's Bay who says proposed cuts to school bus services could have… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

8:52 AM.The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

8:46 AM.Antarctica New Zealand is on the hunt for 40 people - everything from medics to chefs - willing to brave sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on Earth. Professor Jordy… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.It's going to be a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:24 AM.Real estate agents sometimes get a hard time from people who think their commission rates are a bit generous - particularly when houses are selling quickly. But data shows that they've largely hung in… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.Environmental groups have launched a study of rivers in the Tasman District in the hopes restoring native plants could protect communities during extreme weather events. Samantha Gee reports. Audio

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

7:45 AM.Experts say a proposal for Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma will improve outcomes. Oncologist Dr Gareth Rivalland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.New Zealand's largest shipping logistics company says container volumes continue to climb, even amid global uncertainty over conflicts and tariff policies. Kotahi chief executive Emma Parsons spoke to… Read more Audio

7:31 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:30 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:21 AM.Some Auckland City councillors say there's growing frustration near high-density new builds over a lack of mandated car parking spaces. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:17 AM.From today, anyone with British citizenship through birth or ancestry will need UK documentation to travel there. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:12 AM.The latest quarterly tally of people sleeping rough in Auckland shows there has been a drop in homelessness - but those on the frontline are treating the figure with caution. Amy Williams reports. Audio

7:07 AM.The hack of a medication management system is causing big delays for the doctors, pharmacists and rest homes using it. Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:50 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:40 AM.If you want farmers to support the economy, you need to help them get their kids to school. That's the message from a Hawkes Bay farmer and vet whose kids can't get the local school bus due to route… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.US President Donald Trump will give his State of the Union speech later today. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC. Audio

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

6:23 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio