Morning Report

With unemployment hitting a nice year high, there's some brighter news in Rotorua. David Tapsell, Chair of the mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Market Update for 6 November 2025 Audio

Just over 18,000 New Zealanders have been prescribed the weight-loss drug Wegovy in the past three months, according to provisional data from Health New Zealand. Weight loss specialist, Doctor Gerard… Read more Audio

Unemployment has reached a nine year high, with 160,000 people out of work. Clyde Orchards general manager Kris Robb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The ongoing whooping cough epidemic remains a major threat to the youngest babies, with more than 3200 in the last year. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers confirming they are considering taking action. Auckland's City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Some late big hitting by Black Caps captain Mitchell Santer wasn't enough to get them home as they fell to a 7 run defeat to the West Indies in the opening T20 at Eden Park. Audio

Business news for 6 November 2025 Audio

The Otago Regional Council fears lessons haven't been learned almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted significant weaknesses in critical infrastructure. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.3% - the highest level since 2016. ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio