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NZ national chess champions crowned
After a gruelling nine-day tournament, New Zealand has crowned two new national chess champions. Grandmaster Gabor Nagy from Hungary and 16-year-old FIDE Master Felix Xie both finished first on seven… Audio
Professor on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
Consultation on a proposed bill that would determine how the Government makes regulations closes on Monday, January 13. Auckland University's Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Cool summer temps set to continue
Kiwis can expect the cool summer to continue for at least another week. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Abuse in care survivors call for govt to release redress plans
Abuse in care survivors are calling on the government to announce its long-awaited plans for redress. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Feedback on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill to close
Feedback on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill closes on Monday night, and critics are saying it would entrench ACT Party ideology in the country's constitutional framework. Political reporter… Audio
Beats Talking: DJ Lewis Tennant
Lewis Tennant joins Ellie Marsden to discuss the Club Scene in the 1990s, then spins the vinyl decks for a whole 30 minutes Audio
Who's responsible for Christmas decorations?
Nothing says Christmas more like a giant tree in the middle of town - but who puts it there in the first place? Audio
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
New music: 'Sapphire' by Cammy
Up-and-coming Auckland indie pop musician Cammy (Cameron MacLean) joins Anna Thomas to share his newly-released single, 'Sapphire'. Audio
Movies we can't wait to see in 2025
Queer, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, and Superman - the flicks we can't wait to see in 2025. Video
Otago farm's bird flu recovery could take months
The ministry's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel said every trace of dirt and chicken litter needs to be removed and disposed of in a biosecure way.
Latest from the Dunedin Study
University of Otago Professor Jonathan Broadbent joins Anna Thomas to share updates from the world-renowned longitudinal study into the lives of 1,000 New Zealanders. Audio
Saxophonist Louisa Williamson
Wellington's Louisa Williamson has played live and recorded for some of New Zealand's biggest names from L.A.B. to Trinity Roots, and more traditional jazz ensembles like the Rodger Fox Big Band. Audio
New Year's best produce buys
The new year has started with some good news for supermarket shoppers. It may be cold now, but warm weather has provided favourable growing conditions for many parts of the country... meaning extra… Audio
Cool summer weather set to linger
Well, there's not much snow on the horizon down here but it's certainly not warm for much of the country. The cold weather that brought summer to a halt for much of the country will linger on for at… Audio
Woman left with IRD debt after Working for Families trouble
A woman was left with a 9000 dollar tax bill after making a mistake on one of the forms she needed to fill out after the birth of her first child. She's one of many people left in debt to Inland… Audio
Bill English remembers Tariana Turia
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English, a colleague and close friend of Dame Tariana Turia, has been paying his respects ahead of her burial today. He worked closely with Dame Tariana to implement the… Audio
Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
Final day of Dame Tariana Turia's tangi
Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui on the final day of her Tangi. Reporter, Pokere Paewai, spoke to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from her Whangaehu Marae. Audio
