Morning Report for Monday 9 December 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Auckland FC triumphed over arch-rivals the Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in a thrilling match before a record A-League crowd at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. Sky Sports analyst and former New… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.The Black Caps are two nil down to England - this comes after the cricket team's historic three nil series victory against India. Former Black Caps Spinner Ronnie Hira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:42 AM.The large vegetation fire in West Melton has forced the temporary evacuation of about 50 homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.A new city council rule comes into force stopping bottle stores, dairies and supermarkets from selling alcohol after nine o'clock at night. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 9 December 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.An error during a pitstop pushed Liam Lawson to the back of the field during the final grand prix of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.New York investigators have found a backpack in Central Park, believed to belong to the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. US correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Syrians around the world are celebrating after rebel forces captured Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. AUT lecturer in international law Myra Williamson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Labour is urging the Prime Minister to immediately end his government's boot camps, calling them a failed experiment and a significant risk to vulnerable youth. Labour's spokesperson for children… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens are confident they're building a team capable of defending their Olympic title after they came from behind to beat the US 26-12 in this morning's final of the Cape Town leg of… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.The economic downturn has taken a toll on the wedding industry with fewer bookings, smaller guest lists and people ditching luxuries like flowers and hair stylists. Business reporter Jemima Huston has… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.New Zealand has signed up to a new US-led group to boost "warfighting" capabilities in the Indo-Pacific - and that directly backs America's National Defence Industrial Strategy. Phil Pennington spoke… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.A psychiatrist fears a tragedy is waiting to happen with dozens of potentially dangerous or at-risk mental health patients left with no clinician directly overseeing their care. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:41 AM.Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule. Middle Eastern scholar and former Syrian refugee Karam Shaar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:36 AM.The government's second progress update has now been released and it shows that more than half the targets are behind track or at risk of not being met. Data journalist Farah Hancock spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Bird flu has been confirmed in a fourth shed at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove farm in Otago. MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mary van Andel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:19 AM.Monday marks five years since the Whakaari White island eruption that claimed 22 lives in 2019. Mark Inman whose brother Hayden Marshall-Inman, a tour guide, died in the Whakaari eruption, spoke to… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.Firefighters have been working through the night to keep a large fire in Canterbury from reaching homes. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.Syria's overthrown president, Bashar al-Assad, is still missing after fleeing the country as rebels took control of the capital, Damascus. Middle East Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens have won the Cape Town leg of the World Series with a 26-12 victory over the United States in this morning's final. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 9 December 2024 Audio

6:51 AM.The fifth anniversary of the eruption of Whakaari White Island is unfolding in Whakatane on Monday morning, with survivors and families of those killed as well as dignitaries travelling from New… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.The Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would cut five times more carbon emissions than the government is going to by 2030. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Rural homes and a caravan park were evacuated on Sunday night in West Melton, West of Christchurch, due to a large vegetation fire. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:20 AM.MetService has issued a total of 10 severe weather warnings, with the most intense gusts happening in the central South Island, and lower North Island. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Ferns Sevens have just beaten the United States 26-12 in the final of the Cape Town leg of the World Series. Audio