Morning Report for Wednesday 1 October 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, the government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market; The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.New Zealand rowing is celebrating a medal in the first ever mixed eight event held at a world championships. Mike Brake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:40 AM.An arts charity in Hamilton has opened what they reckon is New Zealand's smallest art gallery. Arts For Health Community Trust general manager Cass Hendry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 1 October 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.The "1 percent" is often used as shorthand for the wealthiest people on the planet. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:15 AM.National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.The government has announced its plan in response to the challenges facing the energy market. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Conditions at the Cricket World Cup in India have surprised the White Ferns ahead of their tournament opener against Australia tonight. Audio

7:55 AM.The country's newest fire trucks can't be sent to rescue people from burning buildings or vehicle crashes because they are too small to fit all of the lifesaving gear. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

7:50 AM.The White Ferns open their campaign at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India when they play defending champions Australia. Opening batter Suzie Bates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.The government is expected to signal its support for a liquefied natural gas, or LNG, import terminal at Port Taranaki as part of its long-awaited plan to tackle the energy crisis. Independent energy… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 1 October 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both fever and cough symptoms is currently higher than at the same time in the last four years. So could a nasal spray… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.More than 100 jobs are set to go, with Carter Holt Harvey closing its plywood manufacturing plant in Tokoroa. Worker Amira Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The government will release its long-awaited response to challenges in the energy market on Wednesday morning. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.The White Ferns enter the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India with a greater belief in their abilities. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 1 October 2025 Audio

6:45 AM.There could be fresh hope for the future of the iconic Chateau Tongariro, following a major government shake-up of earthquake-prone building rules. Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:20 AM.The latest quarterly data for the government's mental health targets is out on Wednesday, showing improvements in patients accessing timely primary or specialist mental health and addiction services… Read more 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.The government's education reforms have come under the blowtorch from a prominent educator, who accused it of manufacturing a major crisis where one does not exist. Bali Haque spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand sprinter Danielle Aitchison has won the 100 metre T36 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in India. Audio