Morning Report

The Green Party says student loan debt is stopping Kiwis returning home this Christmas. Its overseas New Zealanders spokesperson, Lawrence Xu-Nan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New… Read more Audio

A Dunedin musician has released New Zealand's first fully AI-generated album - and it's Christmas themed. Creator Dylan Lee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

It's an ongoing mystery that's lasted more than three months. Who was behind the mayday call off the south coast of Wellington? Mary Argue reports. Audio

The Gisborne District Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for an invasive plant as its seeding season begins. Biosecurity officer and Educator Glenn Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

It's been a year of not much happening in the property market - at least in terms of the headlines. But beneath the surface, a few things have been going on. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

People needing heart bypass surgery in Waikato are now leaving hospital with fewer scars, thanks to a specially trained nurse team. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

The Black Caps test captain Tom Latham has joined the chorus of players who want to see a T20 franchise league in New Zealand. Audio

How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Christchurch Police are using the Eagle helicopter in a two month operation targeting youth offending. Acting Canterbury District Commander Inspector Peter Cooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio