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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues; Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair; Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny; There's now evidence of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend.

12-11
24:47

Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh

Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

12-11
04:49

Proof that having a pet makes you happier

There's now evidencve of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend. Michelle Le Long from PD Insurance spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
04:18

Yellow-legged hornets continue to spread

Beekeepers are on high alert as invasive yellow-legged hornets start to spread in search of hives to conquer. Auckland Beekeepers Club president Ken Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

12-11
04:42

Market Update

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

12-11
02:08

You might be on track to save more in your KiwiSaver

When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 65, and what that should mean per week. But KiwiSaver providers say it might not be as accurate as you think. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

12-11
02:22

What social media checks could mean for travellers to US

Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

12-11
04:19

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

12-11
07:32

Near-miss prompts call for tougher airspace rules

Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
04:54

Is lamb the new Kiwi Christmas meal tradition?

A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

12-11
04:54

Airports preparing for holiday busy period

With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
03:20

Sports Chat

Sports update with Nathan Rarere.

12-11
03:12

Market Update

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

12-11
03:24

Lack of shade casting a shadow on NZ playgrounds

A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
06:24

Illegal gambling crackdown closes nine Auckland poker dens

Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

12-11
04:01

Scientific drilling ready to break ice in Antarctica

After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of a critical research on the impact of a warming climate. Climate change correpsondent Kate Newton reports.

12-11
04:01

Wait times for heart patients set to increase further

As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
06:06

Business News for 12 December 2025

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

12-11
06:48

Airways NZ releases report into August radar outage

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year. Airways Chief Executive James Young spoke to Corin Dann.

12-11
06:13

Venezuela's opposition leader has come out of hiding

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has come out of hiding and appeared in Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent William Denselow.

12-11
05:09

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