Morning Report

New Zealand's best scientists, science communicators and educators were recognised with the 2025 Prime Minister's Science Prizes. Dr Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's science podcast Our Changing World caught up with some of them.

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

A performance review by the Public Service Commission says Treasury hasn't been meeting expectations for years, and ministers don't trust the advice they are getting. Secretary to the Treasury, Iain Rennie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Luxon unaware Auckland lacked night shelter; Chef Peter Gordon discusses Michelin Guide Awards; Black Cap Zak Foulkes speaks to John Campbell following win; Debate reignites as feral cat hunt returns

New Zealand is two little penguins richer after the brand new babies hatched over the weekend. Kaikoura Wildlife Centre Trust manager Sabrina Luecht spoke to John Campbell.

Moana Pasifika's exit from Super Rugby has cast a spotlight on the sustainability and future of the competition. The team was placed into liquidation in May and last week it was confirmed it will not be involved in Super Rugby in 2027. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.

The controversial feral cat hunt is back in this year's North Canterbury Hunting Competition. Organiser Mat Bailey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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

How much should you expect to have to rely on your partner's income if you are too sick to work? That's a question that's surfaced again thanks to a new petition calling for decoupling of disability support. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

From failed China's Got Talent contestant to fringe religious leader in Orewa, Kaixiao Liu surrounded himself with devoted followers. He has now been convicted of the kidnapping and manslaughter of 70-year-old follower Shulai Wang, whose body was found bound in tape and rubbish bags in Auckland's Gulf Harbour in March 2024. Lucy Xia reports.

An advocate for those leaving Gloriavale is worried the government agencies overseeing the isolated community aren't working together. Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers' Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Sports News for 30 June 2026.

Chefs and restaurateurs from across New Zealand are in Auckland today for the country's first Michelin Guide awards. Auckland based chef Peter Gordon spoke to John Campbell.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has admitted he was unaware there was no night shelter in Auckland for people sleeping rough. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Business update for 30 June 2026.

Market Update for 30 June 2026.

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

The Black Caps have secured a two one test series victory against England overnight with a 160 run win at Trent Bridge. Joining us from Nottingham is Zak Foulkes.

Legal experts are worried a move to register boarding house landlords will still leave a loophole allowing them to avoid being counted. Amy Williams reports.

One person is dead and five others have been hospitalised after a string of suspected GHB and GBL overdoses across the Wellington region in a matter of days. Sarah Helm from the New Zealand Drug Foundation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Oranga Tamariki took months to respond to an Education Review Office letter raising serious and immediate concerns about children at Gloriavale. Reporter Jean Edwards spoke to John Campbell.

Sports News for 30 June 2026.

Business News for 30 June 2026.

New funding settings for GPs will kick in on Wednesday, with a $120 million boost for primary care over the next year. Dr David McKay is a specialist GP at Helensburgh Medical Centre, and palliative care doctor at Otago Community Hospice spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.