Morning Report for Wednesday 6 November 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, people across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call, the Treaty Principles Bill is going to be… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:45 AM.Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the infrastructure and funding of science. Association of Scientists co-president Troy… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.Something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich and an apple can go a long way in a lunchbox, but an Auckland charity providing staples for families to make school lunches has run out of money. The… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.The Cook Islands Prime Minister says the nation's constitutional relationship with Aotearoa will not be affected if it creates its own passport. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

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

8:29 AM.Market Update for 6 November 2024 Audio

8:25 AM.A leaked ministerial briefing has shown the Children's Minister acknowledged that giving boot camp providers the power to use force would raise the risk of abuse in custody. Children's Commissioner Dr… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.People across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call. Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand cyclist Patrick Bevan has announced his retirement from the sport following another heart issue. Audio

7:55 AM.Privacy experts are shocked and astounded Inland Revenue had no idea it had breached the privacy of more than a quarter of a million taxpayers. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:50 AM.The government has locked in its preferred plan for Wellington roads, with two new tunnels, one through Mount Victoria, and a second Terrace Tunnel and upgrades to the Basin Reserve. Wellington… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Police Minister Mark Mitchell has rejected claims that police left young children to fend for themselves after their parents had been arrested during an operation in Opotiki. Te Whakatohea kaikorero… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The election is on a knife edge with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is being called one of the closest ever. Founder and director of the University of Virginia centre for politics Professor Larry… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Chinese workers say they've been cheated out of thousands of dollars and are still waiting for promised full-time jobs more than a year after authorities began investigating their employer. Reporter… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.The government's going to introduce the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament tomorrow, nearly two weeks ahead of the planned date. Te Pāti Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:12 AM.Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 6 November 2024 Audio

6:50 AM.Health New Zealand's top mental health clinician says the new system for police to hand over people in mental crisis will be safer. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

6:47 AM.As the U.S. elections unfold, America's territories such as the Northern Marianas, American Samoa and Guam, along with rest of the pacific region are closely watching. Eleisha Foon reports. Audio

6:42 AM.It's Election Day in the United States - the final day on which Americans can vote in the race for the White House. Correspondent Simon marks reports. Audio

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

6:29 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:20 AM.Tourism operators are putting a long, harsh winter behind them and are optimistic for the summer ahead. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

6:08 AM.The US presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is hurtling towards an uncertain finish on Wednesday. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio