Morning Report for Thursday 20 November 2025

10:00 AM.Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Upton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:44 AM.A sub-Antarctic white-headed petrel found in Auckland's Muriwai Beach carpark has been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery. BirdCare Aotearoa fundraising manager, Dr Rashi Parker spoke… Read more Audio

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

8:34 AM.Market Update for 20 November 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the rural economic recovery. Audio

8:22 AM.Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports. Audio

8:17 AM.Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFree 2025 target. Associate health minister Casey… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A law firm is acting as a disrupter in the profession - changing the way people work, in what's traditionally been a rigid workplace. Prue Tyler founded Shift Advisory after trying to work part time… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second ODI in Napier. Audio

7:55 AM.A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports. Audio

7:50 AM.We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

7:34 AM.Market Update for 20 November 2025 Audio

7:28 AM.'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve. Dr Benjamin Pearson is Hawke's Bay's Chief… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029. Audio

7:20 AM.It's crunch-time for negotiators at this year's global climate meeting in Brazil, with plenty of the details still to be thrashed out on the last official day of talks. Climate change correspondent… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre… Read more Audio

7:05 AM.The Black Caps have sealed a one-day series victory over the West Indies after claiming a tense five wicket win in a rain reduced second one-dayer in Napier. Audio

6:57 AM.Business news for 20 November 2025 Audio

6:45 AM.The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality. David Ritchie owns Oliver's… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann. 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

6:24 AM.The Rail Minister has lifted the lid on how the government plans to save cash on the new Cook Strait ferries. Nick James reports. Audio

6:20 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:15 AM.Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:08 AM.The Black Caps beat the West Indies by five wickets in a rain-curtailed second one-dayer in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-nil. Audio