Morning Report for Monday 29 September 2025

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:47 AM.An Auckland Jiu Jitsu club have brought a haul of medals back from a recent world championship. Team member Tyler Clayton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

8:40 AM.It's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:35 AM.Market Update for 29 september 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.New Zealanders might be wealthier and our incomes might have lifted in recent years, but there are a large number of people being paid at around minimum wage rates. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.There's been a huge spike in the number of people with traumatic brain injuries losing their ACC weekly compensation. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:14 AM.The Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Maori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Angry and disappointed - that's how Palestinian New Zealanders are feeling after the government's decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood at this time. Spokesperson for Aotearoa for Palestine… Read more Audio

8:04 AM."Noels, we love you, we miss you and we want you back", was the message from captain Grace Nweke after the Silver Ferns completed a sweep over South Africa in the Taini Jamieson series. Audio

7:50 AM.The government's decided not to recognise Palestinian statehood for now, saying it would complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:46 AM.Residents of a small Waikato town are sounding the alarm over the fact there are more places to buy vapes than doctors. Retired teacher Ripeka Price spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 29 Spetember 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.Voting for local elections is underway but turnout for them has long been stuck at about 40%, far behind general elections. Our reporters in Auckland, New Plymouth, Nelson and Christchurch hit the… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Health officials are working to prevent a widespread measles outbreak in Northland - after four confirmed cases in the region. Ngati Hine Health Trust CEO Tamati Shepherd-Wipiiti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:12 AM.Israel is pleased the New Zealand government has decided now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state. Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand, Alon Roth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:08 AM.An international relations expert says New Zealand will take a reputational hit internationally following its decision not to recognise Palestine as a state. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

7:04 AM.Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 29 September 2025 Audio

6:48 AM.At 22, most are planning OEs or grad jobs. Xavier Dickason is running for Christchurch City Council. He spoke to Corin Dann Audio

6:44 AM.A US general in charge of building Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system has come up with a blueprint. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

6:38 AM.In Ukraine - four people have been killed, and at least 70 others injured, in an aerial attack by Russia that lasted more than twelve hours. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Read more Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:21 AM.The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio

6:15 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.New Zealanders will be part of a world-first clinical trial into how to treat a dangerous condition that causes heart attacks in young women - including new mothers. The Heart Foundation is helping… Read more Audio

6:04 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio