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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

10:00 AM.Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Passengers on an Akaroa dolphin watch cruise got a rare treat when a blue whale emerged from the water, surprising everyone onboard. Owner George Waghorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:44 AM.You might be prepared for an earthquake or a flood, but how prepared are we for a volcanic eruption? University of Canterbury Professor, Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.Krystal Gibbens reports on weather conditions across the South Island and Lower North Island. Audio

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

8:35 AM.Market Update for 21 October 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio