Morning Report

A Hawke's Bay event director hopes a cash injection from the government will make it easier to attract high-profile entertainers to the regions. Mission Estate Winery event director, Garry Craft… Read more Audio

The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Read more Audio

Geordie Beamish has become the first New Zealander to win a World Athletics title on the track after a stunning victory in the 3000m steeplechase in Tokyo this morning. Audio

Among the ballot papers landing in letterboxes this week, voters may find a few surprises: from fangs, to red noses, and striking, oversized hats. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio

Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning. One of the Clergy taking part in the action, Father Gerard Burns… Read more Audio

New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish has claimed a stunning world championship gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Tokyo. Geordie's brother Hugo Beamish spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Market Update for 16 September 2025 Audio

The government wants to look at changing local rules to allow Eden Park to have more events, so it can be a major sports and concert venue. Dominion Road Business Association manager Garry Holmes… Read more Audio

After just days in the job, the new Silver Ferns coach has named the squad for the upcoming Taini Jamison Trophy series against South Africa. Yvette McCausland-Durie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

According to the RNZ-Reid Research poll, nearly half think things are not going well, and the net result keeps sliding poll-to-poll. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

The latest RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament, with Labour still narrowly ahead of National. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio