Morning Report for Wednesday 22 October 2025

10:00 AM.Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.As Kiwis dust off their BBQs ahead of summer, a new national sausage champion is ready for grilling. Owner of Westmere Butchery David Rossiter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:49 AM.The Sports Minister wants Sports New Zealand to step in to help resolve the ongoing Silver Ferns coaching saga. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of an official visit to the Pacific. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 22 October 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.Massey University has updated its retirement expenditure guidelines, which show how pensioners around the country are spending their money - and what you'd need to save to have that same lifestyle… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

8:04 AM.The Australian netballers are batting away suggestions that they struggle to win on New Zealand soil. Audio

7:54 AM.A halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork - and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Wellington reporter, Mary Argue went to Thistle Hall to find out what… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. Crystal spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:34 AM.Market Update for 22 October 2025 Audio

7:27 AM.A new initiative is offering spot prizes for commuters in the Nelson Tasman district who ditch their petrol or diesel cars one day a week. One of the organisers, Jim Sinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:17 AM.Minister of Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:14 AM.The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio

7:08 AM.Health officials say there's an escalated national risk of measles, after three new cases were detected in different parts of the country. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr… Read more Audio

7:04 AM.New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker and Britain's Fabio Wardley are refusing to engage in any trash talk ahead of their high stakes heavyweight clash in London this Sunday. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 22 October 2025 Audio

6:49 AM.Five homes and another nine structures have been destroyed by fire in Kaikoura, as several blazes still burn in the region. Reporter Keiller MacDuff is in Kaikoura and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:43 AM.The government's plan to revive charter schools is underway. Justine Mahon, the Charter School Authorisation Board Chair spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:37 AM.The co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Prince Andrew should reveal everything he knows about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London, John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

6:27 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:23 AM.Rowing clubs around the country are imploring the sport's governing body to rethink its calendar after one of its major regattas was again hampered by weather. Adam Burns reports. Audio

6:17 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 controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:04 AM.England rugby legend Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby on the back of her country's World Cup win on home soil. Audio