Morning Report

Senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight. Laywer Mai Chen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting life-saving operations are among those having their surgery delayed, sometimes multiple times, due to a lack of ICU beds. Rachel Graham reports. Audio

A summer of construction is on the cards at New Zealand schools. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Early Business News, including a market update. Audio

The founder of Wellington coffee brand, People's Coffee, says a brutal 18 months in the hospitality industry led to his decision to sell the business entirely. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

Canterbury is continuing to buck national trends, with business confidence relatively high. Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

More countries are expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, as leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton spoke to… Read more Audio

Early Rural News. Audio

Early Sports Chat for 23 September 2025 Audio

Thirty years ago today, Mount Ruapehu exploded in spectacular fashion - sending lahars thundering down valleys and plumes of smoke and volcanic ash kilometres into the sky. Mary Argue reports. Audio

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

A new deal has been struck to boost Northland's berry production. Ngapuhi Asset Holding Company Chair Nick Wells spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio