Morning Report for Friday 22 November 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… 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

8:44 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:40 AM.Mental health workers say prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will lose support when their contracts end next year. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:31 AM.Market Update for 22 November 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.There's a Battle of the Pacific taking place at the moment in Auckland in the form of a lawn bowls tournament. First Up producer Mathew Hutching went for a roll on the green. Audio

8:19 AM.Mayors and councillors from across the country have met in Wellington to discuss alternatives to rate capping as a way of managing bills. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.The Government wants to give sexual abuse survivors the power to decide if their abuser gets permanent name suppression. Criminal Bar Association vice-president Sumudu Thode spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:11 AM.The government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence. Victim's advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:58 AM.The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is taking no risks against a mercurial Italy side and says he's determined to see his team finish their northern tour on a winning note. Rugby reporter Joe Porter… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.ACT Party leader David Seymour is questioning the cost-benefit analysis for a proposed new medical school at Waikato University - estimated to cost $380 million. Sarah Dalton from the Association of… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.New Zealand has dropped seven places in the international Climate Change Performance Index, down to 41 out of 63 countries. Newsroom senior reporter Marc Daalder spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:39 AM.Former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Correspondent in Washington Benji Haier spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a police officer's fatal shooting of Taranaki man Kaoss Price in 2022 likely amounted to excessive force but has not filed charges. Te Pati Maori… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Shoppers are being warned to take care with discounts offered for Black Friday. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains. Audio

7:22 AM.Community housing tenants in Wellington are pleading for help as they struggle to pay rent. Housing reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio

7:19 AM.Legislation entrenching bootcamps for young offenders is on its way to becoming law after passing its First Reading in the House. Lillian Hanly filed this report. Audio

7:14 AM.Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defence minister, as well as the military commander of Hamas. Brussels correspondent… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The government is proposing a seismic shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identifies of sex offenders. Political reporter Anneke Smith has the story. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 22 November 2024 Audio

6:49 AM.The Ministry of Health says there is a lack of evidence on the benefits and risks of puberty blockers used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people. Auckland University paediatric… Read more Audio

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

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:19 AM.Waka Kotahi plans to re-open State Highway 6 north of Haast from 10 o'clock on Friday morning. Development West Coast chief executive Heath Milne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:13 AM.The government has appointed an independent chair and advisory group as part of its review of earthquake prone building regulations. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke to Corin… Read more Audio