Morning Report

Market Update for 30 October 2024 Audio

The Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election. Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government says planned changes to building consents will slash costs and speed up projects. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates says losing early wickets was their downfall in the deciding one-dayer against India as the hosts claimed a six wicket victory to seal a 2-1 series win. Audio

Chronic student absences have doubled in the last decade, with more than 80,000 students - that's one in ten - missing more than three weeks in Term 2 this year. Purapura Whetu chief executive… Read more Audio

The College of Emergency Medicine says fast-tracking overseas medical graduates is only a short-term fix. New Zealand Faculty for the Australian College of Emergency Medicine Dr. Kate Allan spoke to… Read more Audio

Over the last two years, tucked behind a furniture shop off busy Adelaide Road in Wellington's Mount Cook, a five storey, 5,500 square metre, $50 million project has been brought to life. City… Read more Audio

The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Police have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton 39-years ago. Tim McKinnel was part of the investigation team which helped uncover the… Read more Audio

Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10 students were chronically absent, with more than 80,000 missing more than three weeks of school in the term. Head of the ERO Education Evaluation… Read more Audio

Morning Report's Corin Dann is in the swing state of Arizona, where he spoke to kiwi ex-pats in the city of Phoenix. Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio