Morning Report for Friday 6 December 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:48 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:42 AM.A tsunami warning is in effect for California's coast after a magnitude CCN 7.0 earthquake, about 80-kilometres from the city of Eureka. City of Eureka assistant city manager Pam Powell spoke to… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.Three gentoo penguin chicks have hatched at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, bringing fluff and excitement to the colony. Penguin Supervisor Amy Wardrop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:34 AM.A tsunami warning has been issued for California after a large earthquake there on Friday morning. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkss. Audio

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

8:25 AM.Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis first-hand. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio

8:21 AM.A 30-year global study shows New Zealand species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world. Victoria University senior lecturer in Plant Ecology Dr Julie Deslippe spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Fire and Emergency says the wildfire near Castle Hill in Canterbury kept growing overnight and is not under control. Peter Neale runs the Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel and is the area deputy fire chief… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may take until mid-2026. Police Association President Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps captain Tom Latham has joined his England counterpart Ben Stokes in suggesting that the required over-rate in test matches might need to be reviewed for matches involving a lot of seam… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.The Nelson City Council is preparing to add fluoride to the city's water supply by the end of the year, in accordance with a government directive. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:45 AM.Foodstuffs North Island says its trial of facial recognition technology has resulted in a 16 percent reduction in serious harm in its supermarkets. Foodstuffs North Island's General Counsel Julian… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.More than four years ago Aucklander Michael Andrews found himself at the centre of a terrifying mass stabbing at the Countdown supermarket in Lynn Mall, and will now be honoured for his bravery. Audio

7:36 AM.One of the greatest batters in women's cricket history has been honoured at New Zealand Cricket's inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony. Debbie Hockley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:24 AM.The Climate Change Commission has warned the world is not on track to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and wants New Zealand to up its game on climate action. Climate Change Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.It appears that barely half the teenagers who tried to meet the critical NCEA literacy and numeracy benchmark via online tests this year succeeded. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Fire and Emergency says a major wildfire in Canterbury has grown overnight on Thursday, and is not under control. Fire and Emergency's Canterbury Assistant commander Dave Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:07 AM.7am Sports news with Nathan Rarere Audio

6:53 AM.Early business bullletin with Gyles Beckford Audio

6:47 AM.A new type of technology will connect Tairāwhiti communities to civil defence in disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

6:44 AM.The Associate Police Minister is insisting the coalition promise of 500 new police officers by November next year is on track. That's despite police bosses saying it's going to be very challenging -… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.Early sports chat with Nathan Rarere Audio

6:27 AM.Early business update with Gyles Beckford Audio

6:27 AM.Morning rural news with Monique Steele Audio

6:20 AM.Weather conditions will be important if the fire near Castle Hill is to be contained. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

6:16 AM.Since Thursday morning, the scrub fire near Castle Hill has grown in size from 140 hectares to more than 500. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:08 AM.Police in New York are still searching for a suspect who shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health insurance company. US correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio