Corin Dann
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March
Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins; Nicola Willis discusses the economic impact of Middle Eastern conflict on New Zealand, particularly rising costs and supply chain pressures; Dr Curtis Walker responds… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 March
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his latest polling; Winston Peters on the latest developments in the Middle East and their possible implications; International relations expert Robert… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 March
The final report into the harm caused to young people by social media and the internet has been released. The cost of fuel is adding to an already rising cost of freight services. Auckland hosting a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 March
The latest on conflict in the Middle East, including an announcement from the government that aircraft will be sent to assist in evacuations. Plus, an update on politics with RNZ Political Editor, Jo… Audio
The Whip for 4 March 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026
Winston Peters responds to the latest actions in the Middle East; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds; Housing minister, Chris Bishop; A tourism boom in the Mackenzie… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East; The Auckland school embracing AI; A lifeline for lions at a Northland wildlife enclosure. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 March
Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East, including Helen Clark and Robert Patman. Plus, changes to KiwiSaver for farmers in New Zealand. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 February
This morning we took a look at Air New Zealand's multi-million dollar loss, with one analyst telling us the company will be looking at its labour costs; Plus, Winston Peters responded to David… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February
A former board chair of Health New Zealand warns that health inflation is rapidly rising and urges the government to consider how it will respond. An Auckland property developer says the housing… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February
This morning Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined us for our weekly political panel. We also heard from a mother in rural Hawke's Bay who says proposed cuts to school bus services could have… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February
This morning Chris Hipkins joined us for his weekly chat following his state of the nation speech yesterday; Plus, we spoke to RNZ's National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood who has uncovered some… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; We spoke to Auckland Council, they're asking for the government to do more about dog control laws; There's pushback from homeless… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 February
This morning we spoke to a Raglan dairy farmer following the decision from Fonterra shareholders to sell the company's consumer brand business Mainland Group, to Lactalis; Housing minister Chris… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by dogs in Northland; The government is seeking advice… Audio
Banks Peninsula residents isolated by floodwaters
Residents in the coastal settlement of Wainui on Banks Peninsula are completely cut off after floodwaters, debris and fallen trees tore through roads - with locals calling it the worst flooding… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday February 17
This morning we spoke to Labour leader Chris Hipkins; Plus, business owners around Eden Park told us why hosting the State of Origin is a golden point win for the city; We spoke to the CEO of Contact… Audio
Parts of South Wairarapa remain cut off
Communities in South Wairarapa remain cut off this morning, after torrential rain and galeforce winds downed trees, cut power to thousands, and closed roads across the North Island. South Wairarapa… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13th February
An investment expert says retiring before the age of 70 is increasingly unaffordable, warning many New Zealanders may need to rethink their retirement expectations; Federated Farmers is concerned the… Audio