Morning Report for Thursday 29 January 2026

10:00 AM.This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A British man who goes by the name Flat White Frank is on a mission to find the best flat white in the world - and he is currently in New Zealand sampling the best brews we have to offer. Frank spoke… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.It's the second week of the Australian Open and while the tennis has been gripping, there's plenty of action off court too. Tennis Commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

8:25 AM.Consumer NZ is calling for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces, after a man lost $35,000 buying a car that turned out to be stolen. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.The family of 47-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati, who was washed away in his vehicle during last week's severe weather has thanked all those who helped bring him home. Finn Blackwell spoke to his family. Audio

8:18 AM.Ambulance call outs reached their highest level on record last year, according to new data from Hato Hone St John. Its Deputy Chief Executive for Ambulance Operations, Daniel Ohs spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Despite a tough economic environment, things appear to be looking up at New Zealand's largest used car dealer, Turners Automotive Group. Chief executive Todd Hunter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:55 AM.A much-loved and famous three-legged cat from Wellington's Aro Valley has died, and tributes have been rolling in from far and wide. Krystal Gibbens reports on the death of Lola the Cat. Audio

7:52 AM.Last week's severe weather again wreaked havoc on roads around North Island. Slips and flooding have significantly damaged State Highway 35 on the East Coast, and State Highway 25 in Coromandel. NZTA… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.The British High Commissioner to New Zealand has acknowledged new border rules may be confusing for some potential travellers. High Commissioner Iona Thomas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

7:34 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:24 AM.Depending on what school your child goes to, a full school uniform set - including shoes, blazer and PE uniform could set you back about $600. Westlake Boys High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.It might not be the year to sell your home, with economists scaling back their forecasts for house prices. ANZ senior economist Matthew Galt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.A major insurance company has temporarily stopped offering new home insurance policies in Westport because of the town's flood risk. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports. Audio

7:09 AM.One of the victims of the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide has been formally identified as Max Furse-Kee. RNZ Reporter in Mount Maunganui, Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:52 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:49 AM.A quarter of New Zealanders say they have little or no trust in the police, new polling shows, but most people's positions were not rattled by the Jevon McSkimming scandals. Political reporter Lillian… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.NZ Post is defending its decision to close more than 140 mail counters in stores across the country. NZ Post CEO David Walsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:40 AM.Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:33 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:27 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:22 AM.Three years since Auckland was hit by double storms that took lives and displaced hundreds, some homeowners facing ongoing flood risk are heading to court. Audio

6:17 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.A University of Auckland researcher looking into congestion charging says the plan could backfire if realistic alternatives aren't in place. Dr Hyesop Shin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio