Morning Report

Those wanting a Brexit deal for Christmas may get their wish  - a deal is imminent and could be decided within hours.

UK and EU officials are haggling for a deal as we speak.  

Meanwhile Covid-19's… Read more Audio

It's been a huge year for news in the United States, with the Presidential election and Black Lives Matter movement dominating headlines.

The United States look to have another turbulent year ahead… Read more Audio

Cities around the country are quickly emptying as people head off for the summer break.

And that means delays should be expected on the roads.

Waka Kotahi's Mark Owen speaks to Māni Dunlop.
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A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we talk to during the year.

Here's the best wishes from the leader of the the National Party… Read more Audio

A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we talk to during the year.

Here's the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Read more Audio

Youth offending rates are falling - but Oranga Tamariki says that's no excuse to take the foot off the accelerator.

A new Justice report has revealed offending rates for both children and young… Read more Audio

Almost 6000 people are spending Christmas in a managed isolation hotel.

Some of the 32 hotels are running Christmas themed-competitions, or delivering special lunches of turkey and ham.

Reporter… Read more Audio

Another new strain of Covid-19 has been detected in the UK, just days after a second new variant caused travel chaos across Europe.  

Two people in the UK have tested positive for the new Covid-19… Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

Ariana Grande's loyal fans have revealed they are not so into one RNZ journalist.

RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch will be known to Morning Report listeners for his thoughtful coverage… Read more Audio

Lake Clearwater isn't living up to its name, this week health officials have issued a warning for "Te Puna a Taka" in the Ashburton Lakes Basin on Monday, after the discovery of toxic blue-green… Read more Audio