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10:00 AM.In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:52 AM.The New Zealand Music Month kicks off on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of homegrown talent. Rumpus Machine lead singer and guitarist Daniel Hyde spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:46 AM.The woman living in the country's most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

8:41 AM.Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:28 AM.Market Update for 1 May 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.Energy security is shaping up as one of the most controversial issues in the Australian Federal Election, with the Coalition proposing a radical plan for Australia to go Nuclear. Morning Report's… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.In the North Island, some of the strongest gusts in a decade are affecting Wellington. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:10 AM.A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Racing Bulls have given their full backing to New Zealand driver Liam Lawson and expect him to be back to his best very soon. Audio

7:53 AM.The rail-enabled Aratere Interislander ferry will be retired this year to make way for port redevelopment at Picton. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:50 AM.Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Stephen Stone was convicted in 1999 of murdering Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys and raping and killing witness Leah Stephens. On Wednesday he was acquitted at the High Court at Auckland… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The US and Ukraine could sign a framework minerals agreement as early as Thursday, following a breakthrough in months-long, contentious negotiations. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:29 AM.More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:25 AM.A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Wellington and the Wairarapa Coast are bracing for some of the strongest winds in a decade, gusting up to 130 kilometres per hour. Ashleigh McCaull is overlooking Wellington Airport and she spoke to… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:12 AM.A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Racing Bulls have given their full backing to New Zealand driver Liam Lawson and expect him to be at his best very soon. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 1 May 2025 Audio

6:47 AM.About 5000 senior doctors are walking off the job on Thursday for an unprecedented 24-hour strike from 1201am until 1159pm Friday in protest at their stalled pay talks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

6:44 AM.Heavy rain has been falling in the district Canterbury particularly in the plains and foothill areas. Reporter Keiller McDuff provides the latest updates. Audio