Morning Report for Wednesday 23 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Cannabis and magic mushrooms have shown promise in the treatment of eating disorders, according to new research. University of Sydney PHD student and study author Sarah-Catherine Rodan spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.More than a hundred personalised care packages have been given out to refugees thanks to three Auckland high school students. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

8:44 AM.The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports. Audio

8:38 AM.Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's international matches. Former Silver Fern Marg Foster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:26 AM.America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:22 AM.A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:18 AM.Butter prices have more than doubled in the past decade, and they're still rising. Bake With Me baking educator Heather Kalisch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The First Nations and Pasifika team gave the British and Irish Lions a bit of a fright in their game in Melbourne last night. Audio

7:53 AM.Vape Free Kids NZ is extremely concerned about a vape product that is being recalled after it was found to contain too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called popcorn lung. Vape Free… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Westpac says New Zealanders are losing millions of dollars a year to "subscription traps". Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:44 AM.One of the most notorious figures in rock, Ozzy Osbourne was famed as one of rock's wildest frontmen, has died aged 76. NZ Promoters Association President Layton Lillas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died aged 76. Founder of New Zealand music publication 13th Floor Marty Duda spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:26 AM.Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.How good is the school system? According to an internal Education Ministry document it's only "fair" and we've been pretending that it's "great". Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The price of butter is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago, with 500 gram blocks ranging between $8 and $11 in supermarkets. Baking New Zealand president Bernie Sugrue spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The bowlers have again paved the way for the Black Caps as they remain unbeaten at the T20 Tri-Series in Harere after beating South Africa by 7 wickets. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 23 July 2025. Audio

6:46 AM.A member of the Jewish community says the Harmony Accord, signed by some Muslim and Jewish leaders on Tuesday, is a way for the two communities to stem a rising tide of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.New Plymouth ratepayers are getting a cash-back of around $100 per household, after a rates blunder. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:23 AM.Market Update for 23 July 2025. Audio

6:15 AM.The Royal New Zealand RSA re-launched itself at Parliament on Tuesday night, focusing on connecting better with younger veterans, while continuing to honour those who served in earlier wars. RSA board… Read more Audio

6:07 AM.The Black Caps remain unbeaten at the T20 Tri-Series in Harere after beating South Africa for a second time. Audio