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7:46 AM.The NZ Breakers have made a collective decision not to wear the rainbow Pride flag on their uniform during next year's NBL Pride Round. Ian Roberts, Australia's first openly gay NRL player and… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Specialist outreach teacher, Stephanie Pye, has been trying to find the right way to get rid of the sand but no one seems to know how. Stephanie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:20 AM.The festive season can be a costly time of year, from hosting a Christmas lunch to buying presents for the family. Katy Gosset, host of RNZ's Thrift podcast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.The owner of an EV dealership says the government's cut to the Clean Car Standard has stripped the scheme of its teeth. David Boot spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:12 AM.Relief in Kaeo as water watchdog steps in following ten year boil water notice. Nick James reports. Audio

7:06 AM.A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:41 AM.Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions reductions plans don't add up and will leave New Zealanders paying billions to meet international climate… Read more Audio

6:36 AM.The US House of Representatives is due to vote on whether to release the files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC. Audio

6:24 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Social services are warning this is going to be a tough Christmas for many families already struggling to put food on the table. Amy Williams reports. Audio

6:14 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.A new study of more than 4000 12-year-olds shows big ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in the quality of food young New Zealanders eat. One of the study's authors, Professor Clare Wall spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

5:32 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

10:00 AM.The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.A holiday park in Russell has taken a bold step, removing TVs from all of its rooms. Park Manager Shane Maddren spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:49 AM.Food prices keep climbing, up 4.7% in the year to October, according to Stats NZ latest data. Rayssa Almeida reports Audio

8:38 AM.Thousands of tonnes of bread end up in New Zealand dumps every year, but an enterprising venture is recycling old loaves and getting them back into pantries as flour. Environmental and chemical… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 18 November 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.The countdown is on until Ikea opens its doors in New Zealand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking it out and asking what it means for other shops. Audio

8:17 AM.A car retailer in Auckland says the car-sales industry needs clearer rules and stability. The owner of Simon Lucas Mitsubishi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:08 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio