Morning Report for Thursday 26 September 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, on Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits, a… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.Socks made of rubbish might soon be high fashion, in fact, some have just won the Business Innovation Award from the Mindful Fashion Circular Awards. Untouched World Chief Executive Peri Drysdale… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.An Australian aviation lawyer is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. First Up producer Matthew Hutching… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.One hundred years ago the Assembly of the League of Nations, the forerunner to the United Nations, adopted the Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio

8:44 AM.Pain specialists say a huge lack of understanding, even within the medical profession, means patients are missing out on potentially life-changing treatment. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:41 AM.Fire and Emergency was called to Auto Inspection Services in Sydenham just before 4.30 Thursday morning. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 24 September 2024 Audio

8:28 AM.Beach-goers are being urged not to take sea turtles back into the water if one is washed to shore, after a critically endangered Hawksbill was found alive on Great Barrier Island. Department of… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.Rail advocates have launched a petition calling on the government to ensure the new Cook Strait ferries can carry trains. The Future is Rail spokesperson Dave Macpherson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:19 AM.The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will refuse to do welfare checks on mentally ill people as they pullback from social harm callouts. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.The PSA says the government's decision to sack hundreds of Kainga Ora workers is another example of misplaced priorities. The union's national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:11 AM.Businesses in Northland are considering legal action against Transpower after a power outage in June that cost the region up to $80 million. North Chamber President Tim Robertson spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Black Caps coach Gary Stead says a big first innings total will be key to beating Sri Lanka in the second test, which starts in Galle later today. Audio

7:55 AM.Ten of New Zealand's top chess players have just finished competing at the world's most elite chess tournament. Troy Matich reports. Audio

7:50 AM.The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will "refuse welfare checks" on mentally unwell people. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.There is talk of a ground invasion in Lebanon from Israel, as tension in the area rockets up. Correspondent Tel Aviv Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.On Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits. Finance Minister… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:22 AM.A report from the Electricity Authority's revels Northland's massive power outage in June could have been avoided. Transpower Executive General Manager of Grid Delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Corin Dann.

7:18 AM.The Associate Energy Minister wants heads to roll after a report into the Northland power outage found it was entirely avoidable. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

7:15 AM.Residents are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed with smoke billowing from the fire on Colombo Street. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:10 AM.As part of Inland Revenue's consultation on the future of the tax system, it's asking questions about what we should be taxing - including capital gains. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Coach Gary Stead hopes strike bowler Will O'Rourke can be incisive again in the second test against Sri Lanka starting in Galle this afternoon. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 26 September 2024 Audio

6:49 AM.Israel says it's considering a ground invasion of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say Israel has significantly stepped up its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching hundreds of… Read more Audio

6:46 AM.The government has attacked ANZ's boss for saying she supports a capital gains tax. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

6:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:32 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:15 AM.The government is promising to clamp down on the sale of nitrous oxide, but the New Zealand Drug Foundation would like to see them ensure naloxone is widely available as well. Substance Abuse… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Coach Gary Stead has confirmed that captain Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the second test against Sri Lanka, which starts in Galle this afternoon. Audio