Morning Report

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

Market Update for 25 November 2024 Audio

Max Verstappen has won this year's Formula One motor racing world championship. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Monday is the deadline for schools to leave the free lunch scheme before it switches to a cheaper model next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

An immunisation leader says there's no quick fix for whooping cough and people should get vaccinated now. Immunisation Advisory Centre founder Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The perennial question of whether sports and politics should mix is back in focus. Sports historian Greg Ryan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Max Verstappen says his fourth consecutive F1 world title came after a "very challenging" season and he is "hungry" for more success in 2025. Audio

A beloved Upper Hutt cockatoo known for her catchphrase "hello darling" is home, after being stolen from Staglands Wildlife Reserve a week ago. Staglands' Sarah Purdy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The winner of this year's top playwright award links his success to his migrant Pasifika grandparents. Bruce Mason Playwriting Award winner Leki Jackson-Bourke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

They're the biggest threat you've never heard of - solar storms are the subject of a yet-to-be-released detailed response plan by the emergency response agency. Kate Green has more. Audio

Patrols on Monday morning show that none of the nearly forty pilot whales refloated from a Northland beach on Sunday have returned. Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board marine researcher Hollie Kereopa… Read more Audio

The Defence force has been holding dozens of meetings with three powerful partners including the US, about advanced military and spy tech, including drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio