Morning Report for Tuesday 4 November 2025

12:17 PM.The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding. Water Safety's General Manager Partnerships and Funding Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Brandolino spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:40 AM.Two of the few remaining licensing Trusts in New Zealand say the community doesn't want alcohol sold at more places in West Auckland. Chief executive of the Trusts, Allan Pollard 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 4 November 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.New data shows that the number of online job advertisements increased by 3.5 percent in the year to September. Money Correspondent, Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:15 AM.Christchurch Airport says it's preparing for a record international summer season. Its Aeronautical Development general manager, Gordon Bevan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:06 AM.The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the second game of the end of year tour with captain Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of this weekend's test against Scotland… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his resignation from MPs within the party. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:42 AM.Major resurfacing work on one of Wellington's most crucial transport links begins today, three years after the road was completed. NZTA's Regional Manager for the lower North Island and upper South… 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 4 November 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.The SPCA is renewing its call for a nationwide ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, ahead of Guy Fawkes tomorrow. Scientific Officer Alison Vaughan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.The Government is putting the Ministry of Education in charge of teacher training standards, stripping the Teaching Council of that responsibility, and restructuring who's on the Council. NZEI Te Riu… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Lucy Xia reports. Audio

7:10 AM.Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:07 AM.The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the second game of the end of year tour with captain Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of this weekend's test against Scotland… Read more Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 4 November 2025 Audio

6:50 AM.The Bird of the Year winner has its talons out in Wellington - where people are being attacked on a popular bush walk by nesting karearea, New Zealand falcons. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

6:47 AM.The government was warned its plan to means-test benefits for 18 and 19 year olds could keep them in unsafe homes, or encourage teen pregnancies. The general manager of Aviva Canterbury, a family harm… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.New Yorkers are heading to the polls this week to elect a new mayor. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann from New York. Audio

6:35 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

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

6:10 AM.The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling for a single, nationwide mental health crisis response system -- after 35-thousand people sought help last year. Commission's Chief Executive… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The All Blacks will be without Scott and Jordie Barrett for this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Audio