Morning Report for Thursday 17 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Three players in the All Blacks squad for this month's series against France all hail from the same school - in Fiji. Former student Maciu Vucago Raivoka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:45 AM.Christchurch's mayor has told his councillors that hospital workers are sleeping in their cars just so they can get a car park. Nurses Organisation delegate at Christchurch Hospital Gayl Marryatt… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.The Ministry of Culture and Heritage is seeking feedback from families of the Erebus disaster about potential sites for a memorial in Christchurch. Ministry of Culture and Heritage senior officer… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 17 July 2025. Audio

8:26 AM.A forestry industry leader says a $600,000 government support package for flood hit farmers, growers and foresters in the Nelson Tasman region is a start, as the extent of the damage is still being… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

8:15 AM.Wednesday's announcement that open plan classrooms are to be a thing of the past resulted in much public debate. Te Ao Marama School principal Tony Grey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Alarming figures show most Tai Tokerau/Northland and South Auckland teenagers who sat NCEA literacy and numeracy tests in May failed. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.Two of the Black Caps newest players have guided the side to a 21-run win over South Africa in their opening game at the T20 Tri-Series in Harare. Audio

7:53 AM.The police officer heading the investigation into Helen Gregory's murder will be questioned by the defence as the trial nears the end of its fourth week. Kate Green reports. Audio

7:48 AM.Big power retailers are being forced into offering cheaper prices in off peak hours. Meridian Energy chief customer officer Lisa Hannifin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:44 AM.The transport agency is warning motorists about challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next few days. NZTA senior network manager Scott McKenzie spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.Officials have warned David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill could be much more expensive than previous estimates suggested, and could lead to business uncertainty, slowing economic growth… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Israel has attacked the headquarters of the Syrian military in Damascus, and says it has struck a 'military target' in the area of the presidential palace in Damascus. Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.Forecasters say more bad weather is brewing which could bring significant rain to parts of the country, including the top of the South towards the end of this month and into early August. Earth… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.Figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized annually and four… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps beat South Africa by 21 runs in their first match of the T20 Tri-Series in Harare. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 17 July 2025. Audio

6:44 AM.An army of volunteers has swung into action in the Nelson Tasman region to help flood-affected farmers and orchardists with the massive clean-up ahead. Top of the South Rural Support Trust chairperson… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:18 AM.At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crowd crush at a food distribution site in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:08 AM.New figures out this morning show first home buyers are being buoyed by lower house prices and being able to tap into their Kiwisaver funds. Cotality chief property economist Kelvin Davidson spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps beat South Africa by 21 runs in their first match of the T20 Tri-Series in Harare. Audio