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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
PM Luxon pursues freetrade deal in meeting with Indian PM Modi
The prime ministers of India and New Zealand held a one-on-one bi-lateral meeting at the East Asia Summit, as New Zealand is pursuing a trade agreement with India, which has the fastest growing and… Audio
Widespread damage after Hurricane Milton tears through Florida
A New Zealander living in Florida, who spent the night huddled in her home as Hurricane Milton struck, watched as water flooded the road in front of her house and strong winds bent the trees as the… Audio
Families struggle to find accommodation after flood damage
The damage has left some families struggling to find longer-term accommodation, while others are moving from motel to motel every few days. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
Florida assessing damage after Hurricane Milton
The Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left in its wake. Wilson… Audio
US President chats with Israel PM for first time in two months
US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held a much-anticipated 30-minute phone call, their first contact in two months. Middle East correspondent Rania Abouzeid… Audio
Samoans advised not to eat fish caught near Manawanui
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee has warned people not to eat fish caught near where the HMNZS ran aground. RNZ's Louise Ternouth is in Samoa and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon meets with Indian PM Modi
Christopher Luxon has emerged from a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi - wielding a formal invitation to visit - but little sign of tangible progress towards a promised free trade deal… Audio
Hurricane Milton passes over Florida, millions without power
Officials in Florida are warning people to wait until flood water recedes to venture back outside after Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of destruction in Florida. New Zealander Pamela East spoke to… Audio
NZ - Samoa relations could be strained over Manawanui: Professor
A law professor says the Manawanui will significantly strain relations between New Zealand and Samoa, unless the government acts quickly to clean up the shipwreck. AUT Professor Paul Myburgh spoke to… Audio
NZer forced to evacuate twice during Hurricane Milton
A New Zealander forced to evacuate not once, but twice, to escape Hurricane Milton's fury says she is one of the lucky ones. Erica Dill-Russell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hurricane Milton leaves trail of destruction in Florida
Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Scale of damage, sea surges in Florida from Milton
Hurricane Milton has blasted its way through Florida, leaving at least nine dead and 3 million people without power - correspondent Mitch McCann is in St Augustine, Florida. Audio
Whale sounds get to 180dB, dialects differ in regions
Federico Facchin works with whales - that's hard to do from home - he travels the world taking photos and recording their songs. Audio
Russia recruits young African women for drone factories
Young African women have been targeted in a recruitment drive by Russia, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana Audio
US: Initial assessments of Hurricane Milton damage
Hurricane Milton has passed through Florida - Bevan Hurley is in the relative safety of New York with this report. Audio
Hurricane Milton update with NIWA's Ben Noll
Millions in Florida are facing the full force of Hurricane Milton as it continues to tear its way through the state. Audio
Luxon talks global conflict in relaxed setting
Talking crises over coffee, the leaders of NZ, Australia and Canada convened at a in a meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.
Blake Wilson drunk when stole helicopter and fatally crashed
Australia's transport authority said New Zealander Blake Wilson was drunk when he stole a helicopter and fatally crashed it into a hotel, but it's not clear why he did it. The 23 year old flew a… Audio