Morning Report for Thursday 9 October 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Rubbish is outweighing donations to community clothing bins; Corin Dann spoke to a former staff member of Starship Hospital described the workplace as toxic with a culture of… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.The band won first place at this year's Far North regional Smokefreerockquest music competition. Audio

8:46 AM.A new treatment for endometriosis is now available in New Zealand. Chair of NZ Women in Medicine, and Women's Health GP Dr Orna McGinn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:42 AM.The New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for decriminalisation of all drug use. Director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:33 AM.Market Update for 9 October 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points. But what's that going to mean for the average household? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:22 AM.A property development company is looking to introduce intergenerational cohousing communities to Wellington. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

8:15 AM.Community pharmacies could lose up to $42 million in revenue when prescription periods are extended to 12 months. Pharmacy Guild chief executive Andrew Gaudin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:08 AM.The government is on a mission to increase the number of tourists coming to New Zealand. Tourism New Zealand CEO Rene de Monchy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:05 AM.The Breakers coach Petteri Koponen says his side showed how good they can be as they snapped a four game losing streak to seal their first win of the NBL season. Audio

7:51 AM.Acting political editor Craig McCulloch previewed Te Pati Maori's so-called reset. Audio

7:46 AM.The Electricity Authority is proposing changes to simplify electricity bills and make it easier for consumers to understand and compare plans. Chief executive Sarah Gillies spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

7:35 AM.Market Update for 9 October 2025 Audio

7:24 AM.Reusable containers will be free if returned but will cost $3 if not returned within 4 weeks.Foodstuffs sustainable packaging manager Debra Goulding spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Relief for borrowers after the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:08 AM.Corin Dann spoke to a former staff member of Starship Hospital described the workplace as toxic with a culture of bullying. RNZ agreed not to name the staffer whose voice has been disguised to protect… Read more Audio

7:04 AM.The Breakers have snapped a four game losing streak to start the NBL season, thumping the defending champions Illawarra 117-88 in Auckland. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 9 October Audio

6:38 AM.The deadline is nearing for French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu to resolve the country's political crisis. Correspondent Ross Cullen reports from Paris. 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

6:23 AM.Kate Newton reports on the number elective surgeries being picked up by private sector. Audio

6:16 AM.Correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:10 AM.Rubbish is outweighing donations to community clothing bins Tarlin Irwin, the manager of Recycling Clothing Store in Onehunga spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:04 AM.The Breakers have won their first game of the NBL season, beating defending champions Illawarra 117-88 in Auckland. Audio