Morning Report for Thursday 24 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.Sam's Butchery, in the Auckland suburb of Silverdale, has officially claimed the crown for the country's best bacon. Puvi Nadason, son of Sam's Butchery owner, Sam Nadason, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:48 AM.The government is considering options to control rate rises, including placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Councillors will today debate the private use of helicopters in residential areas, following an Environment Court challenge to Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' approval to build a helipad at their… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.The Wall Street Journal is running a story saying the US Justice Department told Donald Trump his name is among many in the Epstein Files. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:28 AM.Market Update for 24 July 2025. Audio

8:22 AM.A new government report warns the number homeless people in New Zealand has increased at a rate researchers believe is faster than population growth. Chief Executive of Wellington's Downtown Community… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.In an open letter challenging members of parliament a group of frontline healthcare workers is calling on politicians to walk the talk on health. Spokesperson Dr Marcus Lee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.The world's top court has delivered its opinion on climate change, defining what countries are legally expected to do to cut emissions and fix the damage. Lawyers for Climate Action executive director… Read more Audio

8:05 AM.Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to re-commit to New Zealand Rugby to after the 2027 World Cup. Audio

7:56 AM.The number of Australian visitors has leaped between March and May with the Government attributing the results to the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spoke… Read more Audio

7:54 AM.Australia has taken out the top title in this year's Trans-Tasman Best Tasting Tap Water competition, beating New Zealand's Timaru. Former judge in the competition Glenn Alford spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The Post Primary Teachers Association has rejected a pay offer of one percent a year for three years. Post Primary Teachers Association President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:44 AM.Auckland councillors will debate a move to ban private use of helicopters in residential areas. Victor Waters explains. Audio

7:37 AM.A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found the persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for service. Health New Zealand's… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.One person has died in a house fire in New Plymouth on Wednesday night. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:26 AM.Labour says the removal of trans-inclusive community sport guidelines is kicking the rainbow community while it's down. Labour MP Shanan Halbert spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:22 AM.Thirty health workers - including specialists, GPs and nurses - have signed an open letter to MPs asking them to waive their right to private healthcare during their time in office. Ruth Hill reports.

7:18 AM.Julia DeLuney's lawyer says his client is devastated, after a High Court jury found her guilty of murdering her mother. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:09 AM.A landmark ruling has been released by the International Court of Justice which clears the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Sticks men have turned down their chance to play in the FIH Pro League with Hockey New Zealand saying the format is too expensive with too few home games. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 24 July 2025. Audio

6:48 AM.The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:42 AM.A new government report says homelessness is rising faster than New Zealand's population is growing. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:17 AM.More than 100 aid agencies warn that "mass starvation" is spreading across Gaza. UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:08 AM.The UN's top court says climate change is an 'urgent and existential threat' and says developing countries have a right to seek damages. Reporter Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Sticks won't participate in the FIH Pro League with Hockey New Zealand saying the format is too expensive and travel-heavy. Audio