Morning Report for Thursday 4 July 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, a New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in California. A witness to the crime speaks about what happened during the… Read more Audio

8:58 AM.A popular koala sanctuary in Queensland is no longer allowing visitors to cuddle its koalas. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane says it's ended its koala holding attraction after "increasingly… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Back now to our lead story on the violent death of 68 year-old New Zealander Patricia Mckay, during a gunpoint robbery in Southern California. The police in Newport Beach in LA say two men, one armed… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand, Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised. New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented families of over… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Salvation Army says the government's cuts to social services are leading to continued hardship for tens of thousands of people- and it can't keep up with the demand. It's sending out a plea for… Read more Audio

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

8:31 AM.Market Update for 4 July 2024 Audio

8:29 AM.New Zealand racing car driver Liam Lawson's being promised a fulltime role driving for Red Bull's junior formula one team, RB. That's according to Helmut Marko - the racing team's director, and the… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia and France's handling of the situation. In his first press briefing… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.Some patients with severe eczema are paying thousands of dollars for new-generation treatments - but many of those worst affected are missing out. Dermatologists say eczema treatment in New Zealand is… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.The primary teachers' union says requiring children to sit standardised tests twice a year looks like National Standards in disguise. From next year, the government will require primary schools to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has won 2 sets to 1 and has progressed to the 3rd round Audio

7:52 AM.New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Takina have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers. The 180-million dollar central city convention centre opened just… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Labour Party MPs are in Auckland to hear from its communities, as the party grapples with it electoral loss. Labour lost a significant chunk of the Supercity's support in the last election, and… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.It's just weeks before the serious young offender boot camp pilot starts and Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on the critical role of intensive mentoring. The defence force says it… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.The White House is in damage control mode trying to calm nerves - if not downright panic - following President Biden's shaky debate performance last week. Later today the President will be meeting… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.The final day of campaigning in the UK is drawing to a close ahead of tomorrow's potentially historic general election. Opinion polls are suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Rapid growth has pushed more than a hundred schools well beyond their classroom capacity - forcing them to teach students in staff rooms and libraries. The Education Ministry has warned the government… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Hundreds of GPs are turning to AI to help manage workloads as burnout and stress hit critical levels in the health workforce. Increasing numbers of GP's across Aotearoa are already using AI software… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.A 68 year-old-New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in Southern California. The police in Newport Beach in LA say two men, one armed with a… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.The Tall Blacks have won their opening game at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Greece coming from behind to beat Croatia 90-86. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 4 July 2024 Audio

6:44 AM.The Labour Party is out and about wooing Auckland - as it starts to think about policies to take to the next election. The party has lost a significant chunk of the city's support and concedes it… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the south-east Caribbean is currently hitting Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 hurricane, is expected to bring storm surges and winds of more… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.In just 12 hours the polling booths will open in the UK as Rishi Sunak fights to hold onto Prime Minister amid polls showing Labour's Keir Starmer is set for a landslide victory. Our political editor… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.A New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay aged 68 has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in California. The police in Newport Beach in LA say two men tried to rob two victims as they… Read more Audio