Morning Report for Thursday 25 September 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:52 AM.It's almost a year since HMNZS Manawanui sank off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Fiavaai paid a visit. Audio

8:40 AM.For the next two years, only pedestrians, bicycles and e-bikes will be allowed access the Cape Palliser paper road. Wellington surfer Greg Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 25 September 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.A softer housing market is good news for first-home buyers, but not for everyone. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:21 AM.Former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash is optimistic a new appointee to the role will bring a fresh, transparent communication style. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio

8:15 AM.The head of a heritage group is disappointed Auckland Council has voted in favour of a housing intensification plan. Character Coalition chairperson Sally Hughes spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:07 AM.The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:05 AM.Sports news for 25 September 2025. Audio

7:48 AM.Democracy has reached new heights in Queenstown with residents able to cast their local election vote from the ski slopes. Communications Advisor Sarah Hitchings spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:46 AM.The Department of Conservation has introduced rules limiting Hector's dolphin viewing and swimming trips, after research showed vessel activity can disturb the animals' behaviour. Black Cat Cruises… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 25 September 2025. Audio

7:25 AM.New data from the Ministry of Social Development shows almost 50 percent of people have chosen to forgo produce to save money - double the number that did in 2018. Vegetables NZ chairperson and… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.A new governor of the Reserve Bank has been appointed - with Dr Anna Breman set to become the first woman to hold the role. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:14 AM.People in Pātea are ignoring a South Taranaki District Council boil water notice. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been in Pātea. Audio

7:08 AM.Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs. Auckland councillor Richard… Read more Audio

7:04 AM.Sports news with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:52 AM.Business News with Gyles Beckford. Audio

6:38 AM.Oyster farmers north of Auckland are devastated after rain caused another sewage spill, preventing them from working. Mahurangi Oyster Association chairperson Lynette Dunn spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

6:34 AM.Morning Rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:26 AM.Early Sports Chat for 25 September 2025. Audio

6:22 AM.Auckland councillors have voted in favour of a housing intensification replacement plan that will see 10-15 storey high rises built around public transport hubs. Victor Waters explains. Audio

6:16 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.Treasury has warned the retirement age and GST would need to gradually increase over the next 40 years, to solve New Zealand's fiscal challenges. Infometrics chief executive and economist Brad Olsen… Read more Audio

6:04 AM.Sports update with Nathan Rarere. Audio