Morning Report for Friday 16 August 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission, Te Papa has decided to start charging international… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:48 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:45 AM.Marine scientists are raising the alarm about changes in microscopic algae living in the waters around New Zealand. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

8:42 AM.A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti correspondent… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Former skipper Sam Cane will return to test rugby tomorrow night as the All Blacks look to get their rugby championship campaign back on track. Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:33 AM.Market Update for 16 August 2024. Audio

8:29 AM.Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport… Read more Audio

8:26 AM.Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:18 AM.Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:15 AM.PM Christopher Luxon has delivered his first official foreign policy speech, delivered at the Lowy Institute, which comes on the eve of meeting with Anthony Albanese. Otago University international… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told a Sydney audience, New Zealand must not be just an interested bystander in a world facing profound threats. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

8:06 AM.Restoring pride is a central focus for the All Blacks following their shock loss to Argentina in Wellington. Audio

7:56 AM.Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month. Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:48 AM.Ukraine says its forces are continuing their advance into Russian territory, moving forward in several directions. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:39 AM.MRI and Nuclear Medicine Technologists have walked off the job today for four days, saying Health New Zealand has failed to address pay claims. Union advocate Abbey Hebson spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:33 AM.Eight months ago, Consumer New Zealand teamed up with the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand to file a joint claim against Z Energy, but Z Energy is fighting back… Read more Audio

7:29 AM.The Climate Change Commission says New Zealand isn't adapting to the climate crisis fast enough and the status quo is unsustainable. Rod Carr chairs the Commission and he spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:16 AM.The Immigration Minister is confident allowing employers to bring in more seasonal workers won't lockout New Zealanders looking for work. Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.A rural healthcare manager says clinicians are breaking down in tears daily over pressures they're facing from staff shortages. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

7:12 AM.Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has signed an extradition order for Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom. Audio

7:07 AM.Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission. Commissioner Pierre van Heerden spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:06 AM.A reshuffled All Blacks side are chasing a 50th straight test without a loss at Eden Park tomorrow night as they look to bounce back from the shock defeat to Argentina last week in Wellington. Audio

6:46 AM.Five arrests have been made over the death of the actor Matthew Perry. Hollywood correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:46 AM.Business news for 16 August 2024 Audio

6:42 AM.It's been a week of disruption at Wellington Girls College with the closure of classrooms in an earthquake prone building. School principal Julia Davidson spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

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

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.A drug researcher suspects small blocks of meth wrapped to look like pineapple lollies may be linked to Mexican cartels. Illicit Drug Monitoring System at Massey University head Dr Chris Wilkins spoke… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.In the ten months since Israel began ground operations in Gaza in retaliation for the 7th of October massacre by Hamas, 40,000 Palestinians have died. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Sam Cane says he is happy taking a backseat role in the All Blacks now he is no longer captain. Audio