Morning Report for Monday 21 October 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the White Ferns are crowned T20 cricket world champions in Dubai, beating South Africa by 32 runs, former Prime Minister Helen Clark calls for New Zealand to host the next… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp visited Tawa College, where two of New Zealand's greatest cricketers - Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr - emerged as future stars. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:49 AM.Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio

8:45 AM.Coastguard credits the quick response of volunteers and nearby boaties for saving lives after a boat capsized on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday. Coastguard's Simon Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:41 AM.Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 21 October 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting gets underway today in Samoa. Dr Robert Patman is a Professor of Politics and International Relations at Otago University. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

8:17 AM.The White Ferns have been crowned T20 cricket world champions - beating South Africa by 32 runs in the final in Dubai. It comes as women's cricket is entering a new era, having just recently been… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The White Ferns are world champions - outplaying South Africa to win by 32 runs in the T20 World Cup final in Dubai this morning. White ferns coach Ben Sawyer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Veteran Suzie Bates says it was a "team effort" that helped the White Ferns to a maiden T20 World Cup title, something she says she'll "never forget". Audio

7:52 AM.A passenger on an Air New Zealand flight stranded in Sydney on Saturday because of a bomb threat says she found out online what was going on. Penny Nel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:48 AM.Police say all those on board a boat involved in a fatal capsize on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday were wearing lifejackets. Craig Kennedy is a Sergeant in the Auckland Maritime Unit. He spoke to… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Many universities are reporting a spike in applications for halls of residence next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:42 AM.The high court trial of the man accused of killing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao begins today. RNZ reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.A Health NZ conference for 300 top health leaders spent tens of thousands of dollars on catering as the current financial crisis engulfing hospitals loomed. RNZ's Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:26 AM.Celebrations continued overnight after Team New Zealand won the 37th America's Cup. It's the third time in a row the team have won - the New Zealanders took out race nine off Barcelona yesterday -… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.The Silver Ferns upset Australia 64-50 in the first match of the Constellation Cup netball series in Wellington last night. RNZ's netball reporter, Bridget Tunnicliffe, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:17 AM.The Black Caps have broken a 36-year drought, beating India by eight wickets in a momentous first cricket test in Bengaluru. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:09 AM.The White Ferns are T20 cricket world champions after beating South Africa by 32 runs in the final in Dubai. RNZ's Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.Veteran Suzie Bates says winning a maiden T20 World Cup title for New Zealand is the highlight of her career. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 21 October 2024 Audio

6:51 AM.The Air New Zealand flight grounded in Sydney after a bomb threat on Saturday is now back in service. The flight from Wellington left 154 passengers and crew stuck on the tarmac for more than two… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Team New Zealand has resoundingly defended the America's Cup with a 7-2 win over Ineos Britannia in Barcelona. But the location of the next event is so far unknown. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark… Read more Audio

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

6:26 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:16 AM.Celebrations continued overnight after Team New Zealand won the 37th America's Cup. Stuff and Three Now have been carrying live coverage of the America's Cup races. Stuff's America's Cup correspondent… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Cricket clubs in Auckland and Christchurch are hosting watch parties for the White Ferns. Cornwall Cricket Club president and former White Fern Katie Perkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:08 AM.In a huge weekend in sport, New Zealand won the America's Cup, the Black Caps beat India in India, the Silver Ferns beat Australia and now the White Ferns are playing in the T20 World Cup Final in… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The White Ferns are on top in the T20 cricket world cup final in Dubai, with the pressure mounting on South Africa. Audio