Morning Report

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  Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 22 September 22.09.2026 33นาที

  Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses landlord tax; Dr Mamaeroa David discusses flu vaccination funding; Winston Peters looks back on his stint as Foreign Minister; School readiness plan prompts concerns over toilet training
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  Vital Northland lifeline set to reopen after floods 22.09.2026 4นาที

  Russell Road into Helena Bay, Teal Bay, Oakura and Whangaruru was swamped at the start of the year by landslides. Work to clear the vital lifeline has continuously been pushed back, but Whangarei District Council says it could open up in October. Robynne Cooper, who owns the Whangaruru Beachfront Camp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Wairarapa electorate one to watch this election 22.09.2026 3นาที

  Wairarapa is shaping up to be an electorate worth watching in November's election. It's a big electorate that takes in Central Hawke's Bay, Tararua and now some of Manawatu. Held by National's Mike Butterick, Labour's Kieran McAnulty is keen to win it back. Charlotte Cook reports.
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  Tak Mutu on Rotorua's mountain biking future 22.09.2026 5นาที

  Rotorua's mountain bike community is planning its next move, as its 10-year deal with the Crankworx festival expires next year. The industry is a huge part of the city's economy, with the most recent impact report showing it's worth about $140 million a year to the local economy. Mountain Biking Rotorua co-owner Tak Mutu spoke to John Campbell.
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  Auckland disability care home hailed as a turnaround success 22.09.2026 4นาที

  A house providing round-the-clock care for adults living with intellectual disabilities in Auckland is being hailed as a turn-around success, giving residents the power to make decisions many would take for granted. Te Anua Nua Trust's manager has picked up an industry leadership award for bringing mana to two houses in Manurewa, where 10 people live with the support of carers. It comes amidst calls for more accessible housing and support for those with disabilities. Amy Williams has the story.
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  Sports update 22.09.2026 2นาที

  An early morning sports news update.
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  Market update 22.09.2026 1นาที

  The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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  Susan Edmunds looks into the supermarket duopoly 22.09.2026 2นาที

  Supermarkets have become a key topic for the election. But how much has the duopoly structure been to blame for rising prices? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at this and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Search begins for plane missing since 1978 22.09.2026 3นาที

  A search is about to get underway for a plane that went missing with seven people onboard almost half a century ago. Reporter Katie Todd spoke to John Campbell from Moeraki Lake on the west coast of the South Island.
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  Government rejects Gigablue's bid for marine carbon research 22.09.2026 4นาที

  The government has turned down an international start-up request for law changes so it could carry out controversial marine carbon research in New Zealand waters. Gigablue's future in New Zealand is now uncertain, after telling officials it would be forced to stop operating here if it didn't get its way. But government ministers were unswayed after officials told them there was minimal evidence the company's idea worked or that it was environmentally safe. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses landlord tax decision 22.09.2026 9นาที

  Labour's ruling out making any changes to interest deductibility rules for landlords if elected. That's despite decrying it as a 'tax cut for landlords' throughout this last term. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to John Campbell.
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  Rotorua faces turning point as Crankworx contract ends 22.09.2026 4นาที

  Rotorua's mayor says the Government needs to step up in support of regional tourism as the internationally renowned mountain biking destination faces a turning point. March next year will be the final event in the city's 10 year contract with international mountain bike festival Crankworx. Now Rotorua's many mountain bike groups must decide the best path to ensure the wheels keep rolling on its trails and events. Bill Hickman reports.
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  Northland offers free buses for World Car Free Day 22.09.2026 5นาที

  With petrol prices climbing once again, more people will be considering using alternate transport options. And today just so happens to be World Car Free Day. The global movement, which started 26 years ago, encourages motorists to give up their cars, to reduce air pollution and ease traffic congestion. Northland Regional Council has taken up the challenge, offering free travel on all its CityLink, SchoolLink and BusLink services for the day. Councillor Amy Macdonald is the chair of the Whangarei Public Transport Working Party and spoke to John Campbell from the city's Rose Street bus hub.
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  Jo Moir discusses Labour’s landlord tax deductibility decision 22.09.2026 4นาที

  Labour is ruling out making any changes to interest deductibility settings for landlords if elected - despite decrying the policy at the time. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Sports update 22.09.2026 3นาที

  An early morning sports news update.
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  Market update 22.09.2026 1นาที

  The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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  School readiness plan prompts concerns over toilet training 22.09.2026 5นาที

  A primary school principal says about a quarter of children starting school are not independently toilet trained. It follows National's announcement to lay out a plan to introduce a 'school start check' to assess whether five-years-olds starting school have hit certain milestones. Western Heights Primary principal, Ash Maindonald, has been teaching for decades and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Dr Mamaeroa David discusses flu vaccination funding 22.09.2026 5นาที

  An Auckland-based GP says Pharmac's decision to fully fund flu vaccinations for children under five from this winter is making a difference, and not just for the youngsters themselves. Dr Mamaeroa David, a Senior Maori Medical Advisor with the Immunisation Advisory Centre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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  Winston Peters looks back on his stint as Foreign Minister 22.09.2026 10นาที

  Winston Peters delivered his final speech as Foreign Affairs minister in this government yesterday, reflecting on what he called a deeply troubled world. Peters has been Foreign Affairs Minister in three different governments, at three very different times in global politics. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell.
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  Morning business news for Tuesday 22 September 22.09.2026 7นาที

  An early morning update from RNZ's business team.