Morning Report

Voters are souring on the leaders of National and Labour, with both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins recording their lowest approval ratings yet in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Political… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 17 September 2025 Audio

There's further disruption coming for students and parents - with primary school staff set to walk of the job. Teacher and NZEI negotiator Liam Rutherford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand's Olympic gold medallist, Hamish Kerr, is on top of the high jump world again, with a gold medal at the world championships in Tokyo. Former coach Terry Lomax spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders deny there is any rift in the party after the president John Tamihere came out in support of racially charged comments by MP Tākuta Ferris. Political reporter Lillian Hanly… Read more Audio

A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio

Hamish Kerr banished his Athletics World Championship demons with a leap of 2.36 metres to win the men's high jump final and give New Zealand a second gold medal in Tokyo. Audio

Business news for17 September 2025 Audio

The father of a man assaulted with a steel bar as a teenager and then hit by a truck has been battling ACC for 10 years. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The government is facing push back from residents over its aspiration to bring more concerts to Eden Park. RMA Reform minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio