Morning Report for Thursday 15 January 2026

10:00 AM.A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport you've probably never heard of. Floorball is particularly popular in Scandanavian countries, but it's beginning to pick up in… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.While teenagers up and down the motu are opening their NCEA results, they're joined by 10-year old Raymond Hsu. In 2025, Raymond was one of the few, and definitely one of the youngest students to sit… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.It's been a year since the Wellington City Mission opened its crisis recovery cafe, providing round the clock support for anyone experiencing emotional distress. Wellington City Missioner Murray… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine Audio

8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:25 AM.The US and UK have begun pulling troops from a key military base in the middle east. Associated Press correspondent, Philip Crowther spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Dubai. Audio

8:21 AM.IT experts say ManageMyHealth ignored warnings about vulnerabilities in its cyber security for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant the company was not required to take action. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:14 AM.Streaming services could be forking over cash to support local productions should Labour get into government. Irene Gardiner, president of the Screen Production and Development Association and RNZ… Read more Audio

8:09 AM.New research shows rising land and ocean temperatures across Zealandia, with 2025 the hottest year on record. The five warmest years have all occurred since 2018, highlighting ongoing climate change… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.The closure of State Highway 3 north of Mt Messenger for five days is forcing motorists to take lengthy detours in and out of Taranaki. From Friday, travellers will need to head south via Whanganui on… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.An OE in London is often viewed as a rite of passage for travel-hungry New Zealanders and Australians. But even experienced expats are finding it difficult to secure work. Alice Wilkins reports from… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.While much focus was put on literacy achievement in schools in 2025, the break over summer raises the issue of a 'summer slide', a phenomenon studied around the world that has shown a loss of reading… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world Audio

7:32 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:24 AM.As vehicle dashboards rely more heavily on touchscreens, concerns are growing about driver distraction. ANCAP says it will reward higher safety ratings to cars that reintroduce physical buttons for… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.Signs of rising confidence and a possible peak in unemployment may influence the Reserve Bank's February decision, with potential implications for mortgage rates and borrowers. Mortgage advisor Nick… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Dual UK New Zealand citizens are up in arms over a change that forces them to get UK passports or specific documents to return to Britain. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:08 AM.A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Read more Audio