Morning Report

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• 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.
• Sports Chat for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 4min

  An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
• Market update for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 2min

  The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
• Proposal to make life jackets compulsory in Auckland 02.06.2026 4min

  Auckland Council is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to a regional bylaw that would make life jackets compulsory on recreational vessels. Auckland Council General Manager of Policy, Louise Mason spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• Progress made on restoring Lake Omapere 02.06.2026 3min

  It was once known as the food basket of Ngapuhi, but now Northland's biggest lake is a lurid green death zone where little survives the regular toxic blooms. Peter de Graaf reports.
• Education Minister on trade academies 02.06.2026 8min

  The Government is providing 70 million dollars of funding to double the number of places in trade academies. On Friday Morning Report spoke with John Gilmour, who helps run the Ringa Raupa - Eastern Bay Trades Academy, in Opotiki, where students learn what it takes to build a house. Education Minister Erica Stanford joins the show.
• Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status 02.06.2026 6min

  The Prime Minister is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear free status, despite Defence Minister Chris Penk suggesting a conversation about it could be helpful. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
• Sports News for 2 June 2026 02.06.2026 1min

  Sports News for 2 June 2026.