Morning Report

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the ...

Cheaper to fly to Aussie gig than buy scalped ticket fan says

28 Oct 2025

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A Christchurch man has found it cheaper to fly to Australia to see his favorite artist than to buy a scalped ticket to watch her at Electric Avenue in...

Sports Chat for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Concerns over affordability of health insurance

28 Oct 2025

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When it comes to health insurance, one of the biggest gripes many people have is that just when you need it most, it becomes a lot more expensive. Mon...

Employers warned over efforts to employ more Kiwis

28 Oct 2025

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The Immigration Minister is warning employers they will face consequences if they don't try hard enough to take on New Zealanders desperate for work. ...

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni

28 Oct 2025

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

Students stay home as measles vaccination records checked

28 Oct 2025

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Students at two Wellington schools are stuck at home as Health New Zealand checks each student's vaccination records one by one. Professor Michael Bak...

Excavator breaks through 235m tunnel on Mt Messenger project

28 Oct 2025

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A significant milestone has been reached in the Mt Messenger Bypass Te Ara o Te Ata project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki. RNZ Taranaki Whanganui rep...

NZ Police Commissioner asks Aussie counterpart for explanation

28 Oct 2025

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The NZ Police Commissioner has asked his counterpart in Australia for a please explain, after learning that the Northern Territory has renewed its rec...

Sports Chat for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Number of cars ticketed by AT plate-recognition vehicles double

28 Oct 2025

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More than half a million tickets have been dished out to Auckland drivers by plate-recognition vehicles last year - double the year before. Parking Se...

FENZ takes all powered rescue watercraft out of service

28 Oct 2025

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has grounded all powered watercraft used by local fire stations to rescue people during water emergencies. Libby Kirkby...

Opposition to curriculum changes grows amongst teachers

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the ...

PE teachers voice opposition to curriculum changes

28 Oct 2025

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The country's physical education teachers have joined the chorus of opposition to the government's proposed changes to the school curriculum. Managing...

Business News for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

GPs warn new Labour policy will put pressure on workforce

28 Oct 2025

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A GP believes capacity and workforce issues will need to be worked out before Labour's promise of free doctors visits can be a reality. General Practi...

Luxon signals closer ties between NZ and Indo-Pacific region

28 Oct 2025

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to anchor New Zealand's security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Political reporter Lillian ...

Hurricane Melissa forecast to hit Jamaica as category five

28 Oct 2025

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Jamaica's Minister of Water Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss with an update on conditions in Jamaica.

Morning Rural News for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Property investors want Labour to keep tax break for landlords

28 Oct 2025

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Property investors want Labour to promise to keep the coalition's tax break for landlords, as the party releases its new Capital Gains Tax policy for ...

World News Wrap for 29 October 2025

28 Oct 2025

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

West Coast bucking national trend with rising employment

28 Oct 2025

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Latest Stats NZ data shows the West Coast is bucking the national trend, with employment rising. Development West Coast Chief Executive Health Milne s...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

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RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms; F...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

27 Oct 2025

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

Jennie Wyllie on the return of Dame Noeline Taurua

27 Oct 2025

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Nearly two months after being stood down as Silver Ferns head coach, Dame Noeline Taurua is back in the top job. Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyl...

Malaysian PM calls for dialogue over coercion at ASEAN summit

27 Oct 2025

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"Dialogue over coercion, balance over binaries, cooperation over confrontation" - that's the call from the Malaysian Prime Minister, host of this year...

Sports Chat for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Council rates continue to put pressure on households

27 Oct 2025

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Council rates continue to put pressure on households. When Stats NZ released consumer price index data for the September quarter last week, it noted t...

Extreme weather continues to hit parts of NZ

27 Oct 2025

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Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Clut...

New Air NZ CEO calls for situational subsidy on regional routes

27 Oct 2025

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The new chief executive of Air New Zealand has suggested what he's calling a "situational subsidy" to support regional routes when the economy is not ...

Tax expert responds to Labour's CGT tax policy

27 Oct 2025

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University of Auckland Professor and tax expert, Craig Elliffe responds to Labour's tax policy announced on Tuesday. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Nicola Willis stands in for PMs weekly interview

27 Oct 2025

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Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis stood in for Christopher Luxon for his weekly interview.

Civil Defence co-ordinator says storm was like a hurricane

27 Oct 2025

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The Clutha District in Southland bore the brunt of gale-force winds that one farmer has described as being like a hurricane, during a storm that's sav...

Sports Chat for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Calls for a rethink on future of Guy Fawkes celebrations

27 Oct 2025

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Is it time to rethink the private purchase and use of fireworks? Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand and Australia in police staffing showdown

27 Oct 2025

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The Police Commissioner is on a mission to bring home officers who have traded Aotearoa for Australia. Richard Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Farmer says injuries likely in Clutha storm clean up

27 Oct 2025

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A first responder and local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt in the devastating storm that hit Clutha, but he's warning there will be in...

RNZ reveals Labour’s plans to campaign on capital gains tax

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms. A...

Business News for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Health minister responds to latest measles outbreak data

27 Oct 2025

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Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow - as cases rise to 10 nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin ...

Trump to meet Japan's first female Prime Minister

27 Oct 2025

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US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tokyo, where he will meet with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who was elected just...

Morning Rural News for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

New RNZ podcast reveals new evidence in historic murder case

27 Oct 2025

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A man twice found guilty of the 1985 murder of Darcy Te Hira inside Mt Eden prison has spoken staunchly of his innocence in a RNZ podcast released tod...

World News Wrap for 28 October 2025

27 Oct 2025

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

Northern Territory Police touch down in NZ on recruitment drive

27 Oct 2025

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Australia's Northern Territory Police are making a renewed push for New Zealand officers - and are coming here to find them. Serge Bouma spoke to Ingr...

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running; Health officials are urging the...

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

23 Oct 2025

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

Waikato community of Paaterangi embraces calf club day

23 Oct 2025

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A calf club has been running in the Waikato community of Paaterangi for 40 years, Reporter Ke-Xin Li paid a visit.

Pirate ship ride returns to Rainbow's End

23 Oct 2025

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Auckland's amusement park Rainbow's End is officially welcoming thrill-seekers to ride its brand-new Pirate Ship, Pacifica. Rainbow's End chief execut...

What to do if you're making weather-related insurance claims

23 Oct 2025

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

Home loan interest rates continue to drop

23 Oct 2025

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Home loan interest rates continue to drop as the Reserve Bank pursues its path to a lower official cash rate, and wholesale markets fall. Money corres...

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

23 Oct 2025

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

Clean-up begins after wild weather hits much of country

23 Oct 2025

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Thousands of people face a big clean-up after wild weather wreaked havoc across the lower half of the country. Minister for Emergency Management and R...

Fires continue to burn as warm conditions forecast to return

23 Oct 2025

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The hot windy weather that's creating challenging conditions for fire fighters is set to return next week. Alexa Cook reports.

Armageddon Expo celebrates 30 year anniversary

23 Oct 2025

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What started as a tiny fan event has grown into one of New Zealand's biggest pop culture celebrations. Armageddon Expo founder Bill Geradts spoke to I...

Deadline to vote on Fonterra deal approaches

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An economist says it's not just farmers who will benefit from Fonterra's sale of its consumer brands. ASB's chief economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Cori...

Market Update for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sports Chat for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Whakatane mayor backs calls for regional flight subsidies

23 Oct 2025

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Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running. Whakatāne mayor Nándor Tán...

Officials urging public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms ahead of the long weekend, with two further cases confirmed on Thursday...

Fewer children being abused in government facilities

23 Oct 2025

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The Children's Minister has acknowledged her initial celebration of fewer children being abused or neglected in state care did not give the full pictu...

Water supply issues for Greymouth following wild weather

23 Oct 2025

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Some Greymouth homes have run out of water after wild weather hit the town's treatment plant yesterday. Grey District Council Mayor Tania Gibson spoke...

Business News for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Weather forces exams to be postponed in Dunedin

23 Oct 2025

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The University of Otago had to postpone Thursday's exams due to weather making the campus unsafe. Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Corin Dann....

Zelensky welcomes US sanctions on Russian oil companies

23 Oct 2025

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed US sanctions on Russia's two major oil companies. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Ingrid H...

Morning Rural News for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Suppression of Espionage prosecution details to be re-examined

23 Oct 2025

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The veil of secrecy still shrouding much of a first-of-its-kind military prosecution for attempted espionage could lift next week, when suppression or...

World News Wrap for 24 October 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Calls for clear rules around lifejacket use

23 Oct 2025

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Water Safety New Zealand is calling for a clear rule around lifejacket use for all ages. Its interim Chief Executive Gavin Walker spoke to Corin Dann....

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

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More than 100,000 health and education workers will walk off the job on Thursday, forcing the closure of schools, and cancelling hospital appointments...

White Ferns face a must-win match against India

22 Oct 2025

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The New Zealand cricketers are facing a must-win match against India in tonight's women's Cricket World Cup one dayer in Mumbai tonight. White Ferns b...

Mayors put heat on NZTA over resilence of Awakino Gorge

22 Oct 2025

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Questions are being raised about what more the Transport Agency can do to improve the resilience of State Highway 3 between Waikato and Taranaki. Tara...

Wild wind reaches Wairarapa

22 Oct 2025

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Mary Argue is in Featherston and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

AirNZ offers flexibility ahead of expected disruption

22 Oct 2025

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Air New Zealand is expecting a significant effect on services today as parts of the country are hit with damaging gales and heavy rain. General Manage...

Sports Chat for 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Scammers target job hunters

22 Oct 2025

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Job hunters are being targeted by scammers accordint to new data. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Last-ditch pleas to avert today's mega-strike come to nothing

22 Oct 2025

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Last-ditch pleas to avert today's mega-strike have come to nothing - with both sides digging in - and blaming each other for the disruption to come. A...

Power outage hits top of South Island

22 Oct 2025

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Anna Sargent updates Corin Dann on a power outage affecting the top of the South Island.

Weather forces cancellation of flights in and out of Wellington

22 Oct 2025

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Wild weather forces cancellations of flights in and out of Wellington. Nick James is at Wellington Airport and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

CEO of Southern Cross Healthcare speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss

22 Oct 2025

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Reducing surgery wait times is a major focus for the government, and means surgeries are regularly being outsourced to the private system. Chris White...

Mega strike picket underway in West Auckland

22 Oct 2025

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Pickets and rallies are taking place across the country today, as more than 100,000 health and education workers go on strike.

Govt accused of brazen industry capture over pig welfare reform

22 Oct 2025

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The Government is being accused of "brazen industry capture" by passing a series of changes to pig welfare standards that are closely aligned with an ...

Officials dealing with an escalating national risk of measles

22 Oct 2025

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Health officials say they're dealing with an "escalating national risk of measles". Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre Nikki Turner ...

Sports Chat for 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Market Update for 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Calls made for limit or ban on contact sport for young children

22 Oct 2025

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Calls have been made for limits - or even bans - on contact sport for young children. Dr Helen Murray from the University of Auckland is a leading neu...

Officials fear measles is spreading undetected in the community

22 Oct 2025

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Health officials are scrambling to track down people who have been exposed to measles, which they fear is spreading undetected in the community. Ruth ...

Health and education workers walk off job for mega strike

22 Oct 2025

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More than 100,000 health and education workers will walk off the job on Thursday, forcing the closure of schools, and cancelling hospital appointments...

Red strong wind warnings in place for much of NZ

22 Oct 2025

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Serious weather warnings are in place for the lower North Island and South Island. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipki...

Business News for 23 October 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

More than 47,000 health workers go on strike

22 Oct 2025

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More than 47,000 doctors and other health workers are striking today over pay and work conditions. Lucy Xia reports.

Medsafe investigating a brand of oestrogen patches

22 Oct 2025

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Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say their patches aren't working. Dr Megan Ogil...