Morning Report

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RNZ's morning news show, featuring comprehensive coverage of local and world events from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday.

  • 31 minutes 4 seconds
    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 January
    A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink; The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn infrastructure and environmental issues should be addressed before attracting more tourists; The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage; A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us.
    15 January 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 21 seconds
    NZ Surfing Nationals taking place in Gisborne
    The New Zealand surfing Nationals have been on all week in Gisborne and they're getting to the pointy end of the competition with the men's and men's open finals tomorrow. Surfing New Zealand's Ben Kenings spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
    15 January 2026, 7:49 pm
  • 4 minutes 31 seconds
    What's been making news overnight in Europe
    Liucy Thompson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from London with an update on what's been making news overnight in Europe.
    15 January 2026, 7:41 pm
  • 3 minutes 35 seconds
    Sports Chat
    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine.
    15 January 2026, 7:36 pm
  • 2 minutes 46 seconds
    Market Update
    The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
    15 January 2026, 7:35 pm
  • 5 minutes 24 seconds
    No 8 wire mentality making Kiwis vulnerable to scammers
    A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us. Specialist systems engineer at Norton Gen, Dean Williams spoke to Lauren Crimp.
    15 January 2026, 7:26 pm
  • 5 minutes 5 seconds
    New chief executive at Federated Farmers
    The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage. Mike Siermans spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
    15 January 2026, 7:16 pm
  • 5 minutes 26 seconds
    What next for the All Blacks, and who could take over as coach?
    New Zealand Rugby have given Scott 'Razor' Robertson the cut just half way through his four year contract. RNZ Sports Reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lauren Crimp.
    15 January 2026, 7:10 pm
  • 3 minutes 8 seconds
    Skilled or not: residence changes this year and who it affects
    Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia.
    15 January 2026, 6:52 pm
  • 6 minutes 34 seconds
    Calls to invest in environment as Govt boosts tourism marketing
    The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn infrastructure and environmental issues should be addressed before attracting more tourists. Tourism minister Louise Upston spoke to Lauren Crimp.
    15 January 2026, 6:41 pm
  • 4 minutes 32 seconds
    Sports Chat
    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine.
    15 January 2026, 6:36 pm
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