Morning Report for Thursday 31 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A Sydney pub is raising eyebrows for charging nearly $100 for steak and mashed potato. Auckland restaurateur Michael Dearth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:51 AM.A student nurse says she feels uncertain about entering the profession - unsure if she'll be able to get a job in New Zealand and considering applying overseas. NZNO national student unit co-chair… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.A financial group that supports free budgeting services says people are being harassed and coerced by debt collectors at work, at home, and on social media. FinCap's senior policy advisor Jake Lilley… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Retail New Zealand says the almost 5500 shoplifting complaints that were never investigated by police shows that retail crime is still a significant problem. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young… Read more Audio

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

8:31 AM.Market Update for 31 July 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.Ex National MP and former mayor of Auckland Christine Fletcher is condemning Housing Minister Chris Bishop's proposed Auckland housing fix. Fletcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.An earthquake expert says powerful aftershocks are still possible after the massive quake off Russia's coast. Victoria University expert in geophysics Professor John Townend spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps are on top in the first test against Zimbabwe after a dominant opening day with the bat and ball in Bulawayo. Audio

7:54 AM.The biggest event in the Cook Islands' calendar is in full swing. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio

7:46 AM.Local body elections will be held in October, but most Regional Councils don't have enough candidates for a contest. New Zealand's longest serving regional council Chair Doug Leeder spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio

7:36 AM.Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges on Wednesday, including five of indecent assault. Former Gloriavale member John Ready spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:34 AM.Flooding and road closures have cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki, causing major disruption. Whakatāne District Council local duty controller Nicholas Woodley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:25 AM.New Zealand's Transport Agency is dealing with a privacy breach after names and addresses of nearly 1000 people were accessed from the Motor Vehicle Register. NZTA deputy director of land transport… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Almost 5500 complaints of shoplifting weren't investigated while a controversial police directive was in place earlier this year. Police executive director of service victims and resolutions. Rachael… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.NEMA is warning of unpredictable surges after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia for most of New Zealand and expects that threat to remain in place until midday. Reporter Chen Liu spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines. NEMA's Director Civil Defence Emergency… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps domination over Zimbabwe in the recent T20 Tri-Series has continued into the opening test in Bulawayo. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 31 July 2025. Audio

6:50 AM.The government is scrapping the oil and gas ban, and in a last-minute move, has handed cleanup cost decisions to ministers. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Russel Norman spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Another tariff deadline is looming for countries around the world, with Donald Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to come to an end this week. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to… Read more Audio

6:39 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

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:19 AM.A first-of-its-kind satellite is on its way into orbit after launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in southern India. Cornell University earth scientist Rowena Lohman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:14 AM.Aucklanders are being warned not to go onto beaches or into the water, as the country remains under a tsunami advisory. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:11 AM.Tsunami warnings and advisories rippled across the Pacific following Wednesday's massive 8.8 quake off eastern Russia - the sixth biggest ever recorded. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps are in control of the first test against Zimbabwe after bowling the hosts out for 149 before reaching 92 without loss at stumps. Audio