Morning Report Podcast Options

7:06 AM.A summer of construction is on the cards at New Zealand schools. New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:51 AM.Early Business News, including a market update. Audio

6:44 AM.The founder of Wellington coffee brand, People's Coffee, says a brutal 18 months in the hospitality industry led to his decision to sell the business entirely. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

6:38 AM.Canterbury is continuing to buck national trends, with business confidence relatively high. Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:33 AM.More countries are expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood, as leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton spoke to… Read more Audio

6:32 AM.Early Rural News. Audio

6:24 AM.Early Sports Chat for 23 September 2025 Audio

6:18 AM.Thirty years ago today, Mount Ruapehu exploded in spectacular fashion - sending lahars thundering down valleys and plumes of smoke and volcanic ash kilometres into the sky. Mary Argue reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.A new deal has been struck to boost Northland's berry production. Ngapuhi Asset Holding Company Chair Nick Wells spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state, we speak to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, The government's announced 100 million dollars will go… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Hector McNeilly's recently returned from a successful trip to the World archery youth champs where the Garin College student claimed a silver medal in the under 18 compound bow. Ross McNaughton… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.An auction of hundreds of diecast toy vehicles saw bids from across the world. Auctioneer Ronnie Proctor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:39 AM.A free walk-in health clinic in Hawke's Bay is seeing a sharp increase in demand due to people struggling with the cost of living and GP availability. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

8:36 AM.Sports Chat for 22 August 2025. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 22 August 2025. Audio

8:23 AM.How much do you really need to save for retirement? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.Tens of thousands of people, including President Trump, have gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a memorial service for assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Audio

8:08 AM.GDP fell 0.9 percent in the June quarter, surprising experts who weren't expecting it to be so bad. Public Service Association head Fleur Fitzsimons and Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.Every apartment in a new Auckland high rise will be rented rather than sold, because of the sluggish property market. CEO of Ockham Residential's Point Chevalier development Whetu William Deihl spoke… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Sports Chat for August 22 2025. Audio

7:33 AM.Market Update for 22 August 2025. Audio

7:24 AM.Tourism Minister Louise Upston is heading to China today to lead a major trade mission, aimed at boosting tourism ties with one of our largest markets. Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio