Morning Report

Fire crews continue to battle Tongariro blaze

09 Nov 2025

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A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a central plateau village. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

World News Wrap for 10 November 2025

09 Nov 2025

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

New measles case as outbreak continues to spread

09 Nov 2025

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The measles outbreak is continuing to spread with a new case in Nelson bringing the total to 18. Health New Zealand Clinical Director, Dr Anae Neru Le...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tar...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

06 Nov 2025

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We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Celebrity football match kicking off in Waikato

06 Nov 2025

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A celebrity football match is kicking off in Waikato this weekend.The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local...

Government announces new rebate scheme for screen industry

06 Nov 2025

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The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Co...

Historic Canterbury station goes on the market

06 Nov 2025

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Mt Algidus Station is one of Canterbury's most historic and remote high-country farms - and it's just been put on the market. New Zealand Sotheby's In...

Market Update for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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

Australian recruiters listing jobs on NZ sites

06 Nov 2025

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If you've looked through job ads recently, you've probably noticed a number that are from Australian recruiters. A scan of Trade Me shows Australians ...

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

06 Nov 2025

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

State of emergency to be lifted in Southland

06 Nov 2025

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Southland's state of emergency will be lifted at 09.30 this morning, more than two weeks after severe weather battered the region. Invercargill City C...

Beehive bunker practices solar storm emergency

06 Nov 2025

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In the depths of the Beehive's bunker, the National Emergency Management Agency has run its first exercise simulating an emergency response to a solar...

Iwi leaders working on mending Te Pati Maori factions

06 Nov 2025

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Iwi leaders are working to get the sparring factions of Te Pati Maori to sit down and talk to each other. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to...

Restauranters thrilled by Michelin Guide announcement

06 Nov 2025

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New Zealand's culinary world is thrilled the prestigious Michelin Guide is coming to our shores. Queenstown restaurant Amisfield. Its executive chef V...

Sports Chat for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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

Market Update for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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

New size and weight restrictions for dogs on Air New Zealand

06 Nov 2025

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Air New Zealand is grounding big dogs with new size and weight restrictions for carriers on its smaller domestic flights. The airline's Chief Safety a...

FENZ closes live fire training facility over safety concerns

06 Nov 2025

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Safety concerns have forced Fire and Emergency to shut down its only live fire training facility for new recruits. NZ Professional Firefighting Union ...

Bus involved in serious crash in Rotorua

06 Nov 2025

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Thirty-one people have been involved in a crash between a bus and a car in the Rotorua suburb of Owhata last night. Lauren Crimp reports.

Court worker says more people are reaching out for help

06 Nov 2025

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A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help having run...

Police Assn concerned about fallout following McSkimming case

06 Nov 2025

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Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploita...

Business News for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Ministry sat on abuse survivor's claim knowing she was dying

06 Nov 2025

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The Ministry of Health sat on a state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Political reporter Anneke...

How COVID has changed Kiwis attitude to taking sick leave

06 Nov 2025

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An HR consultant says the Covid-19 pandemic has changed New Zealand's attitude to taking sick leave, for the better. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR sp...

Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam

06 Nov 2025

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Asia's most powerful storm has made landfall in Vietnam, after causing widespread flooding in the Philippines. BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jon...

Morning Rural News for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Queen Street homeless speak up about push to move them out

06 Nov 2025

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Some of Auckland's homeless say a tougher stance on rough sleepers in the central city could mean they're pushed into the suburbs, or even into crime....

World News Wrap for 7 November 2025

06 Nov 2025

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

What does more Eden Park gigs mean for Christchurch stadium?

06 Nov 2025

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As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief E...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly mo...

New crime cemetery tour part of Wellington Heritage Festival

05 Nov 2025

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Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports.

Michelin star guides coming to New Zealand restaurants

05 Nov 2025

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New Zealand restaurants are to be included on the Michelin Guide. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following...

Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows

05 Nov 2025

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The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and De...

Sports Chat for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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Market Update for 6 November 2025

Calls for tougher restrictions on KiwiSaver hardship withdrawls

05 Nov 2025

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Some KiwiSaver providers say hardship withdrawals are definitely being made for the wrong reasons. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid H...

Flying insect traps being used on Auckland's North Shore

05 Nov 2025

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North Shore residents are likely to come across flying insect traps hanging from trees in the coming days. RNZ's Victor Waters reports.

Businesses welcoming govt plan to move homeless from city

05 Nov 2025

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Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spok...

CEO Interview: Catherine McGrath, Westpac New Zealand

05 Nov 2025

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Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as q...

Sports News for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they let the run rate get away on them as they came up just short in last night's opening T20 against the...

Christchurch hip hop crew wins prestigious world title

05 Nov 2025

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A Christchurch hip hop crew has stepped up to win a prestigious world title in Europe. Euphoria Dance Studio clinched New Zealand's first adult mega c...

Brighter employment news in Rotorua

05 Nov 2025

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With unemployment hitting a nice year high, there's some brighter news in Rotorua. David Tapsell, Chair of the mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust spok...

Kiwis taking more sick leave - costing economy billions

05 Nov 2025

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A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief...

Sports Chat for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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Market Update for 6 November 2025

More than 18,000 Kiwis prescribed Wegovy in first 3 months

05 Nov 2025

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Just over 18,000 New Zealanders have been prescribed the weight-loss drug Wegovy in the past three months, according to provisional data from Health N...

Unemployment reaches nine year high

05 Nov 2025

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Unemployment has reached a nine year high, with 160,000 people out of work. Clyde Orchards general manager Kris Robb spoke to Corin Dann.

Whooping cough epidemic a major threat to young babies

05 Nov 2025

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The ongoing whooping cough epidemic remains a major threat to the youngest babies, with more than 3200 in the last year. Ruth Hill reports.

Homeless could be forcibly moved out of central city

05 Nov 2025

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Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers confirming they are considering taking action. Auckland...

Sports News for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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Some late big hitting by Black Caps captain Mitchell Santer wasn't enough to get them home as they fell to a 7 run defeat to the West Indies in the op...

Business News for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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Business news for 6 November 2025

Calls for strengthened telecommunications following wild winds

05 Nov 2025

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The Otago Regional Council fears lessons haven't been learned almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted significant weaknesses in critica...

Unemployment at its highest level since 2016

05 Nov 2025

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The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.3% - the highest level since 2016. ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Zohran Mamdani makes history after New York mayoral win

05 Nov 2025

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34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann from...

Morning Rural News for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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News from the rural farming sector.

Early Sports Chat for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Auckland-based scouts fed up with freedom campers

05 Nov 2025

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Scouts in an upmarket Auckland suburb are fed up with freedom campers clogging up a public carpark. Melanie Earley reports.

World News Wrap for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

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Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park

05 Nov 2025

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RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke...

Sports News for 6 November 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The West Indies beat the Black Caps by 7 runs in the opening T20 last night in Auckland to take a 1-nil lead in the five match series.

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November

04 Nov 2025

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed ...

Kaikoura locals reminded to look for distressed birds

04 Nov 2025

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Locals and visitors to Kaikoura are being reminded to look out for distressed birds which may have crash landed. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust ...

Keys handed over for International Convention Centre

04 Nov 2025

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SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland. General Manager of NZICC, Prue Daly spoke to Corin Dann....

Sports Chat for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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Market Update for 5 November 2025

Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km

04 Nov 2025

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Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompte...

Therapeutic court marks 15 years of helping Aucklanders

04 Nov 2025

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A young woman who was homeless and at rock bottom says appearing in a therapeutic court helped her turn away from petty crime and find stable housing....

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni

04 Nov 2025

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Sports News for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

American tennis star and former world No.1 Venus Williams will compete at Auckland's ASB Classic for a seventh time.

Night shelter proving popular with New Plymouth's roughsleepers

04 Nov 2025

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A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter, Robin Martin re...

Diabetes becoming more common in younger Kiwis

04 Nov 2025

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Experts are alarmed the number of New Zealanders with diabetes is not just getting bigger, it's also getting younger. Starship Hospital's paediatric e...

Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down

04 Nov 2025

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Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and sp...

Sports Chat for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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Market Update for 5 November 2025

Kiwisaver funds being lent to high alert countries

04 Nov 2025

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New research shows half a billion dollars of New Zealanders' money in KiwiSaver and other retail investments has been lent to countries on 'high alert...

Iwi leaders hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs together

04 Nov 2025

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Iwi leaders are hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs back together and make the party a credible force leading into next year's election. Ngati Ka...

Employment affecting relationships between migrants and locals

04 Nov 2025

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Employment advocates say the Government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise...

Govt axes treaty education obligations for schools

04 Nov 2025

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The government's decision to axe schools' obligation to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi has angered groups representing school boards, teachers ...

Sports News for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

American tennis star and former world No.1 Venus Williams is heading back to Auckland's ASB Classic.

Business News for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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Business news for 5 November 2025

Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high

04 Nov 2025

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Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high, with people still struggling to find work, or enough work. Student Job Search CEO Louise Sa...

Election day arrives in New York as locals vote for mayor

04 Nov 2025

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New Yorkers are casting their final votes for a new mayor. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.

Morning Rural News for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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News from the rural farming sector.

Early Sports Chat for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Tough times for Ruapehu District with business closures

04 Nov 2025

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Times have been tough for the Ruapehu District with the closure of two forestry mills and the mothballing of the Chateau Tongariro. Penny Miles report...

World News Wrap for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Dentists call for urgent action on access to treatment

04 Nov 2025

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Dentists are calling for urgent government action on affordability and access to treatments, as demand for dental aid grants continues to rise. Presid...

Sports News for 5 November 2025

04 Nov 2025

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New Zealand doubles player Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dadrowski have been beaten by American Taylor Townsend and Russian Katerina Si...

More than $1m cut from drowning prevention programmes

03 Nov 2025

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The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding. Water Safety's General Manager Partnerships a...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025

03 Nov 2025

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On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party Pre...

Forecasters predict warm and wet end to 2025

03 Nov 2025

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Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Br...

Licensing trusts respond to MPs move for more alcohol sales

03 Nov 2025

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Two of the few remaining licensing Trusts in New Zealand say the community doesn't want alcohol sold at more places in West Auckland. Chief executive ...

Sports Chat for 4 November 2025

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 4 November 2025

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market Update for 4 November 2025

New data shows increase in job advertisements

03 Nov 2025

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New data shows that the number of online job advertisements increased by 3.5 percent in the year to September. Money Correspondent, Susan Edmunds spok...

Record summer ahead for international flights into Christchurch

03 Nov 2025

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Christchurch Airport says it's preparing for a record international summer season. Its Aeronautical Development general manager, Gordon Bevan spoke to...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

03 Nov 2025

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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Sports News for 4 November 2025

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the second game of the end of year tour with captain Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie Barrett ...