Morning Report for Wednesday 8 January 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Willie Jackson calls for an extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions, a child advocacy group calls for change and Australian scientists develop a revolutionary new pest… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.Submissions have opened for a 500-kilometre walking trail that would stretch along the east coast from Gisborne to Opotiki. The trail is inspired by the internationally renowned Camino de Santiago… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.The horticulture industry says there could be serious consequences if the Oriental fruit fly becomes established. Last week a single male fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe and… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Ten pilot whales have stranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay. The Department of Conservation said it will try to refloat the whales at high tide later today. Ross Trotter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary new pest control method that targets mosquitoes, the deadliest animal on the planet. More than a million people die every year from Mosquito borne… Read more Audio

8:33 AM.A former trade negotiator says the world is entering into a new era of unpredictability as Trump prepares to take office. The US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's election victory ahead… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.Jai Opetaia v David Nyika: the NZ boxer prepares for the world title challenge. And there's a potential split in the world of cricket. Ben Strang wraps up the latest sports news with Morning Report's… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.Multiple people were seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in South Waikato Emergency services were called to the crash between two vehicles in Pairere, at about 5:30am on Wednesday… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.A pollution warning has been issued for Gisborne rivers and beaches after cut-up branches were found blocking a manhole But it hasn't stopped Gisborne's enthusiastic waka ama club from getting out on… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.A national child abuse advocacy group says more needs to be done to protect tamariki after the deaths of two children in separate cases. Two men are in custody facing murder charges over the deaths… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Labour Party is calling for the deadline for submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to be extended. It comes after an unprecedented number of submitters overloaded the website, causing some… Read more Audio