Morning Report for Monday 16 December 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Read more Audio

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

8:51 AM.Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.The government has released a new action plan set to increase the use of Hydrogen energy in New Zealand. NZ Hydrogen Council chief executive Linda Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

8:30 AM.Market Update for 16 December 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.Concerns have been raised after a group of police took a self-funded "cultural competency" trip to China in October. Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.The loss-making national institute Te Pūkenga warns its polytechnics are losing valuable foreign enrolments because of study visa wait times. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio

8:11 AM.A politics expert says a trip to China taken by police staff shows a serious gap in police understanding of foreign interference. Canterbury University professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.England assistant coach Paul Collingwood admits they were undone by some magnificant hostile bowling on day two of the third and final test against New Zealand in Hamilton. Audio

7:56 AM.Voting is underway for this year's Quote of the Year competition. Massey University speech-writing specialist Dr Heather Kavan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:48 AM.New Zealand's Olympic triathlon silver medallist Hayden Wilde added another silver to his trophy cabinet on Sunday, finishing second in the Ironman World Championships in Taupō. Wilde spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Residents of Wellington's Mount Victoria say the city council has betrayed them by changing planning rules that may allow a seven-storey apartment building to go up in the neighbourhood. Chris… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.AI is infiltrating every part of our lives, and that includes Christmas. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

7:35 AM.It's a big week for economic statistics, with Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update, or Hyefu, set to be released on Tuesday, the country's current account on Wednesday and the latest GDP… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Coromandel communities are striking back at crime by fund-raising to install security cameras. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

7:23 AM.England are on the ropes in the third test in Hamilton, with New Zealand skittling the tourist's batting lineup on Day Two at Seddon Park. Cricket Commentator and Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.A sex trafficking victim says most New Zealanders do not know the magnitude of exploitation in this country, nor how many crimes are going undetected. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:13 AM.The government has announced a second family and sexual violence plan, which includes a review of the $1.3 billion spent on family and sexual violence services. Women's Refuge chief executive Dr Ang… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.A number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning. Mereoni Mili spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.Pace bowler Will O'Rourke had an eventful second day as he helped the Black Caps into a commanding position in the third test against England in Hamilton. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 16 December 2024 Audio

6:48 AM.It's the week before Christmas. What does the weather have in store for us? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:43 AM.Labour says no new funding and no real plan show the Government isn't taking family and sexual violence seriously. Labour's spokesperson for the prevention of family and sexual violence Ginny Andersen… Read more Audio

6:39 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

6:27 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:24 AM.The world of competitive chess has crowned a new World Chess Champion. Morning Report producer and chess player Troy Matich has more. Audio

6:21 AM.Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Taupō to cheer on the Ironman World Championships on Sunday. Taupō mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann Audio

6:12 AM.The EU says it won't lift sanctions on Syria, despite calls for them to end after the removal of President Bashar al-Assad. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:06 AM.Auckland FC remain unbeaten but have been held to their first draw. Audio