Morning Report

Epizodes

• Hato Hone St John CEO speaks to John Campbell 03.06.2026 6min

  Hato Hone St John has launched its annual Light The Way appeal, as the organisation negotiates its next contract with the Government, with the hopes it'll deliver sustainable funding. Peter Bradley, chief executive of Hato Hone St John spoke to John Campbell.
• Marco Rubio testifies before US Congress 03.06.2026 5min

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says opening the Strait of Hormuz is the first key condition in any talks with Iran. He made the comment while testifying at a hearing before Congress. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.
• Morning Rural News for 3 June 2026 03.06.2026 3min

  News from the rural farming sector.
• Sports Chat for 3 June 2026 03.06.2026 4min

  An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
• Local meeting held following Pegasus Golf Course sale 03.06.2026 3min

  The Waimakariri Council in Canterbury says it will investigate buying a golf course site, because of strong local feeling against plans to rezone it for housing. More than 400 people turned out for a local meeting over Wolfbrook Property Group's purchase of Pegasus Golf Course. Keiller MacDuff reports.
• World news wrap 03.06.2026 5min

  Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
• Commerce Commission discusses supermarket duopoly 03.06.2026 5min

  The Commerce Commission has found supermarket competition hasn't improved despite years of reforms. Alice Hume, Head of Groceries at the Commerce Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 June 02.06.2026 38min

  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report; Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell; Erica Stanford discusses new trade academy funding; Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status; Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough
• Much-loved Picton local recognised in Kings Birthday Honours 02.06.2026 4min

  Joy Fletcher, a well-loved Picton local, has been recognised for decades of service to the community in this year's King's Birthday Honours. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• More e-bike chargers to be installed on cycling trails 02.06.2026 5min

  More e-bike chargers are coming to New Zealand's cycling trails - in what's being touted as an economic boost for the regions. Hauraki Rail Trail CEO Diane Drummond spoke to John Campbell.
• Heavy rain causes flooding across top of the South Island 02.06.2026 2min

  Properties have been evacuated and roads closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says the worst affected areas are Riwaka, Brightwater and Wakefield. RNZ reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• Market Update for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 2min

  The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
• Sports Chat for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 3min

  An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
• KiwiSaver: why bigger isn't always better 02.06.2026 2min

  Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at data showing some of our biggest providers haven't been delivering the highest returns.
• Deadliest Kings Birthday weekend 02.06.2026 4min

  It's been the deadliest King's Birthday weekend on the roads in a decade, with seven people dying. Acting Director for Road Policing, Inspector Peter McKennie spoke to John Campbell.
• NZTA pauses camera trial to detect WOF fraud due to cost 02.06.2026 3min

  A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of this surveillance because it can't afford to. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell 02.06.2026 7min

  Labour has been critical of the Government's budget delivered last week saying it's asking those with the least to make the most sacrifices. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to John Campbell.
• Sports News for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 1min

  Sports News for 2 June 2026.
• Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report 02.06.2026 6min

  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following Defence Minister Chris Penk's comments that it could be helpful to have a conversation about New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance.
• Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough 02.06.2026 6min

  Medical researchers are hailing a new drug to treat the world's most deadly cancer as the biggest breakthrough in decades. Auckland University's Associate Professor of Oncology, Dr Ben Lawrence spoke to John Campbell.