Corin Dann
The Politics Panel
RNZ Morning Report presenter Corin Dann and Mata producer and Gone By Lunchtime co-host Annabelle Lee Mather join Wallace Chapman to discuss all the big politics news of the week. Also in the studio… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, at least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed minutes after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad, Air New Zealand chief executive Greg… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Australia fights back against South Africa on day one of World Test Championship final
It's been a riveting first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's, where Australia and South Africa are vying for the title. BBC cricket correspondent Henry Moeran spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year, Federated Farmers believe this… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party's ability to work with Te Pāti Māori in a potential government has come under question following the Treaty Principles haka debate, the Green Party is calling on… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player… Audio
Study reveals how singing to babies helps boost mood
A joint study between the Universities of Auckland and Yale, in the US, shows singing to babies really does help to lift their moods and boost their wellbeing. Dr Samuel Mehr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No money in Budget for 'key' drone
Last week's Budget had nothing in it for a key type of drone the government says is crucial to transforming the navy. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon on public servants who leak to the media
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
CHAII and Stan Walker lead nominations for Aotearoa Music Awards
The breadth and depth of the New Zealand music industry will be on show on Thursday night at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ Head of Legal & Business Affairs Christy Whelan spoke to Corin… Audio
Health NZ on theatre nurses industrial action
For the next month nurses at Auckland City, Starship and Greenlane hospitals will refuse to take 'on-call' shifts. They say Health New Zealand's latest pay offer doesn't keep pace with inflation or… Audio
PSA criticises members who leak info to media
The Public Service Association has come out criticising members who leak information to the media, while also criticising Ministers who seek cherry picked advice on key policies. PSA national… Audio
Horowhenua Kāpiti rugby union threatens to cancel games if referee abuse continues
A provincial rugby union in the lower North Island is threatening to cancel games if abuse towards their referees continues. Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Chief Executive Corey Kennett spoke to… Audio
French surgeon sexually abused 299 patients
A former surgeon in France has been given the maximum sentence in one of the largest cases of child sex abuse the country's ever seen. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio