Morning Report

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Read more Audio

Dark comedy "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has topped the list of Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nominations. Entertainment reporter Kate Rodger spoke to… Read more Audio

Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann about the latest fire to hit the Tongariro National Park region. Audio

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

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Shoppers who look beyond the cheapest price tag might be able to save on their Christmas groceries, Consumer NZ says. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains, talking to Corin Dann. Audio

A new report highlights the effects of climate change on Northland - and why our northernmost region is so vulnerable to its effects. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast. Cam Wallace is the CEO of Qantas International and Freight and spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

A captive-breeding programme credited with helping bring the critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta back from the brink is expecting a bumper breeding season in January - in more ways than one… Read more Audio

Christopher Luxon will be buoyed by the latest 1News-Verian poll - showing the coalition extending its lead on the opposition - and sentiment turning positive. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Read more Audio

Qantas has announced a new direct route between New Zealand and Samoa. Gavin Brightwell is owner of Saletoga Sands Resort in Samoa. Audio