Morning Report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says opening the Strait of Hormuz is the first key condition in any talks with Iran. He made the comment while testifying at a hearing before Congress. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.

News from the rural farming sector.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

The Waimakariri Council in Canterbury says it will investigate buying a golf course site, because of strong local feeling against plans to rezone it for housing. More than 400 people turned out for a local meeting over Wolfbrook Property Group's purchase of Pegasus Golf Course. Keiller MacDuff reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

The Commerce Commission has found supermarket competition hasn't improved despite years of reforms. Alice Hume, Head of Groceries at the Commerce Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sports News for 3 June 2026.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Morning Report; Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to John Campbell; Erica Stanford discusses new trade academy funding; Former defence minister discusses NZ nuclear-free status; Oncology professor discusses new cancer drug breakthrough

Joy Fletcher, a well-loved Picton local, has been recognised for decades of service to the community in this year's King's Birthday Honours. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

More e-bike chargers are coming to New Zealand's cycling trails - in what's being touted as an economic boost for the regions. Hauraki Rail Trail CEO Diane Drummond spoke to John Campbell.

Properties have been evacuated and roads closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says the worst affected areas are Riwaka, Brightwater and Wakefield. RNZ reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at data showing some of our biggest providers haven't been delivering the highest returns.

It's been the deadliest King's Birthday weekend on the roads in a decade, with seven people dying. Acting Director for Road Policing, Inspector Peter McKennie spoke to John Campbell.

A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of this surveillance because it can't afford to. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Labour has been critical of the Government's budget delivered last week saying it's asking those with the least to make the most sacrifices. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to John Campbell.

Sports News for 2 June 2026.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report following Defence Minister Chris Penk's comments that it could be helpful to have a conversation about New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance.

Medical researchers are hailing a new drug to treat the world's most deadly cancer as the biggest breakthrough in decades. Auckland University's Associate Professor of Oncology, Dr Ben Lawrence spoke to John Campbell.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Auckland Council is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to a regional bylaw that would make life jackets compulsory on recreational vessels. Auckland Council General Manager of Policy, Louise Mason spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It was once known as the food basket of Ngapuhi, but now Northland's biggest lake is a lurid green death zone where little survives the regular toxic blooms. Peter de Graaf reports.

The Prime Minister is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear free status, despite Defence Minister Chris Penk suggesting a conversation about it could be helpful. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.