Morning Report for Friday 16 January 2026

10:00 AM.A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The New Zealand surfing Nationals have been on all week in Gisborne and they're getting to the pointy end of the competition with the men's and men's open finals tomorrow. Surfing New Zealand's Ben… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Lucy Thompson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from London with an update on what's been making news overnight in Europe. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine. Audio

8:35 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:26 AM.A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us. Specialist systems engineer at Norton Gen, Dean Williams spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The new chief executive of Federated Farmers says he wants to create an "unfair" advantage for kiwi farmers at home and on the world stage. Mike Siermans spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand Rugby have given Scott 'Razor' Robertson the cut just half way through his four year contract. RNZ Sports Reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:52 AM.Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio

7:41 AM.The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Jonty Dine. Audio

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

7:27 AM.SPCA inspectors in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to 4 calls a day for dogs left in hot cars this summer. Jason Blair leads the team and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:20 AM.With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink. Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Locals in northern Auckland say busloads of people are turning up to beaches and taking everything from sea cucumbers to starfish out of rockpools. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

7:08 AM.A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. Taine Randell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio