Phil Pennington
Father warns of work pressure after son’s fatal fall
The father of a man who died after he fell on an unsafe conveyor belt has spoken about his son's worries over time pressures at work. It is the first time the family of Wesley Tomich have spoken… Audio
Complaints of bullying and harassment at Starship Hospital
RNZ has revealed there has been multiple complaints of staff bullying and harassment at Starship children's hospital in Auckland. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann about the investigation. Audio
Newest fire trucks too small to fit all lifesaving gear
The country's newest fire trucks can't be sent to rescue people from burning buildings or vehicle crashes because they are too small to fit all of the lifesaving gear. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
What Trump’s missile dome blueprint could mean for NZ
A US general in charge of building Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system has come up with a blueprint. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Kiwi built experiment launches into space
It's one small step for SpaceX, one giant leap for New Zealand's fledgling space industry. A rocket bearing a first-ever experiment built in Lower Hutt has lifted off from Cape Canaveral. The mission… Audio
Historians at national war memorial in Wellington lose jobs
Two historians at New Zealand's War Memorial who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam, have lost their jobs. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
NZ's only carillonist to lose job as $10 million spent on bell
The government spent over $10 million to do up the country's bell tower for fallen soldiers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Silicon Valley partnership could help with lines charges in Auckland
Have you complained about the lines charges that make part of your power bill lately? A partnership between Auckland and Silicon Valley could cut that. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Is a solution to NZ's dangerous record with machinery in sight?
An engineer who gives expert evidence after workers are killed or hurt says the work leaves him angry. Phil Pennington has more. Audio
Axe falls on history
When one of our smallest ministries is shredded in the name of saving taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism Audio
Emergency helicopters costing taxpayers more and more
Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
NZTA secretly using cameras in city billboards
The Transport Agency has been secretly using cameras in billboards at city intersections to track cars and trucks. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ-US integrated land power network praised by US army
An American army commander visiting New Zealand has praised how the US and NZDF are developing an integrated "land power" network. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US asks NZ to help prepare for future space wars
America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Force's housing project fails to break ground
The Defence Force's flagship project to fix up poor housing that is bad for soldiers' health has failed to break ground two years after it was funded. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Pentagon reviewing AUKUS security pact
The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ affected by US modernising nuclear weapons
The United States is modernising its nuclear weapons command and control system, and while it is not directly involved, New Zealand will feel the effects. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio