Morning Report

It's barbecue season and the question is to add beetroot or not?

Earlier this year Whanganui man Geoff Horne was offered a beet-free burger at not one but four different takeaway joints in a row.

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Two New Zealand superstars this year were a pair of Little Blue Penguins who made headlines around the world when they decided to make their nest under a sushi shop.

The pair crossed a busy four lane… Read more Audio

It's been 32 long years since New Zealand have played a Boxing Day Test match against Australia - in Australia.

But come Thursday the Black Caps will face-off against their long-time rivals in… Read more Audio

We've crossed to a variety of correspondents across the globe throughout the year, and it's time to check in with them for a retrospective on how 2019 went for their countries.

RNZ's correspondent in… Read more Audio

Central Otago fruit growers say housing could come under more pressure as their industry expands.

While many orchards have staff accommodation available, some businesses say they're losing good staff… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

We've crossed to a variety of correspondents across the globe throughout the year, and it's time to check in with them for Christmas.

RNZ's Paris correspondent is Hugh Schofield.

He speaks to Corin… Read more Audio

Shop owners estimate the country's Santa Sack will contain 2.8 billion gifts this year costing $10 billion.

With just two shopping days left until Christmas people are being asked to spare a thought… Read more Audio

New Zealand's loyalty to lamb has pushed glazed ham out of prime place on at dining tables this Christmas.

Retail Meat's Christmas census of 1300 people has laid bare food plans and preferences for… Read more Audio

The skipper of the boat that got separated from a diver yesterday, is describing it as a terrible case of deja vu.

Rob Hewitt spent four days and three nights at sea in 2006, drifting between Mana… Read more Audio

The New Zealand golfer Michael Hendry concedes he didn't think he would finish his final round at the Australian PGA Championship let alone be challenging for the title. Read more Audio

Christmas songs often get a bad rap but one in particular has people ducking for cover.

A festive game has stretched the globe where the players have to avoid a classic Christmas tune from the 1984.