Morning Report for Wednesday 30 October 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.New Caledonia President Louis Mapou says New Caledonia is at a turning point. Lydia Lewis has more. Audio

8:47 AM.With paper mills closing, Methanex downsizing, and the former Marsden Point oil refinery now pursuing biofuels, New Zealand's jobs market is changing. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Families of children enrolled with Te Kura variously describe the distance education school as essential, hopeless and a life line. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:39 AM.A study of Christchurch's Muslim community has found that more than 60 percent of participants suffered from mental health conditions like PTSD and depression after the 2019 mosque terrorist attacks… Read more Audio

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

8:29 AM.Market Update for 30 October 2024 Audio

8:19 AM.The Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election. Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:11 AM.The government says planned changes to building consents will slash costs and speed up projects. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:06 AM.The White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates says losing early wickets was their downfall in the deciding one-dayer against India as the hosts claimed a six wicket victory to seal a 2-1 series win. Audio

7:52 AM.Chronic student absences have doubled in the last decade, with more than 80,000 students - that's one in ten - missing more than three weeks in Term 2 this year. Purapura Whetu chief executive… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.The College of Emergency Medicine says fast-tracking overseas medical graduates is only a short-term fix. New Zealand Faculty for the Australian College of Emergency Medicine Dr. Kate Allan spoke to… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Over the last two years, tucked behind a furniture shop off busy Adelaide Road in Wellington's Mount Cook, a five storey, 5,500 square metre, $50 million project has been brought to life. City… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:34 AM.Police have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton 39-years ago. Tim McKinnel was part of the investigation team which helped uncover the… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:22 AM.A new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10 students were chronically absent, with more than 80,000 missing more than three weeks of school in the term. Head of the ERO Education Evaluation… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Morning Report's Corin Dann is in the swing state of Arizona, where he spoke to kiwi ex-pats in the city of Phoenix. Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:06 AM.The White Ferns captain Sophie Devine says she's proud of her side's efforts in India despite falling to a 2-1 series loss. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 30 October 2024 Audio

6:46 AM.In an effort to reduce consent wait times, the government is looking to swap out some council inspections for a self-certification scheme. Jennian Homes Sales and Franchise Director Aidan Jury spoke… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.There is just one week to go until the United States votes for its new President, and Kamala Harris is presenting her closing arguments at a very notable location. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Read more Audio

6:37 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

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

6:15 AM.Morning Report's Corin Dann is in Arizona, he caught up with a group of Kiwis and Aussies in an Irish pub in Phoenix. Audio

6:06 AM.India beat the White Ferns by 6 wickets in the third and final one-dayer in Ahmedabad to claim a 2-1 series win. Audio