Morning Report

Sunday marked the start of summer and Water Safety New Zealand says Kiwis are on track to make 2024 a landmark year. Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Daniel Gerrard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Read more Audio

Abuse in care survivors are outraged after senior ministers suggested lowering expectations on government commitments. Abuse survivors Ken Clearwater and Tu Chapman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Resource minister Shane Jones is considering a request from the gas and oil lobby to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Red Bull's Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari took their Formula One constructors' title duel down to the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi next… Read more Audio

Te Papa has pocketed $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance and staffing… Read more Audio

A temporary path to the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove has opened nearly two years after the walk was closed to the public. Thames Coromandel District Mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

England defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

A new report highlights the success of the current lunches in schools programme, which the government plans to overhaul from January. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Professor Lisa Te Morenga spoke… Read more Audio

Local iwi and ecologists say a Hawke's Bay river that flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle should be re-widened to make space for future floods. Analysis provided to RNZ shows the Ngaruroro River has been… Read more Audio

At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Read more Audio

RNZ has obtained notes of an August 26 meeting between government ministers in which the Attorney-General cautioned colleagues about the commitments they made to survivors of abuse in care. Reporter… Read more Audio