Morning Report

RNZ 78934 - Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 September 2026

RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 September 2026

Latest news from Australia

Kapiti Coast hosts te reo swimming event

NZ Doctor's Orchestra concert taking place in New Plymouth

Market update

Who is missing out on KiwiSaver contributions?

Matthew Theunissen gets behind the wheel of a driverless car

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga

How is supermarket competition monitored in Australia?

How Auckland’s CRL has performed in its first week

Select committee report backs up union claims about FENZ

Residents call for change to level crossings in Auckland

Sports update

Market update

Honey Hireme-Smiler previews Warriors weekend game

New data shows increased activity in construction sector

Brooke van Velden discusses FENZ leadership

Morning business news for Friday 18 September

Mahe Drysdale discusses future of Mauao

King Charles joins chorus of concern against AI

Morning rural news for Friday 18 September

Early sports update

Jonty Dine previews the Warriors game at Eden Park

World news wrap for Friday 18 September

Resident finally back home five months after Wellington floods

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 September 2026

Electric Avenue line up announced

New low sensory shopping hours at Dunedin department store

Online charter school set to become one of NZ’s biggest schools

Sports Chat for 17 September 2026

Market Update for 17 September 2026

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds

The evolving education of te reo Māori in Aotearoa

Night 'n Day boss questions new supermarket policies

Orion Health CEO calls for more investment in technology

Treaty law changes put government agenda under pressure

Supermarket shake-up sparks up parliament debate

Sports Chat for 17 September 2026

Market Update for 17 September 2026

Google Maps error costing tourist operators in West Coast

Labour’s Ayesha Verrall on state of health system

Pak'nSave Tauranga owner responds to National’s new policy

Sports News for 17 September 2026

Business News for 17 September 2026

Kiwi in Ukraine says aid vehicles being targeted by Russia

EU invites Canada to become first ever associate member

Morning Rural News for 17 September 2026

Sports Chat for 17 September 2026

Foodstuffs pushes back on plans to separate its brands

World news wrap