Morning Report for Tuesday 21 January 2025

8:56 AM.Scientists are testing Fiordland's Black Corals against heatwaves in the lab, to see if they can survive the effects of climate change. Victoria University Marine Biologist Professor James Bell spoke… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.It started with an idea during a sailors' smoko break and it's grown into the nation's biggest multi-day sailing regatta. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes Bay of Islands Sailing Week… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.Auckland dog-walkers are split on a plan to limit the number of dogs they can walk at once. Felix Walton has more. Audio

8:37 AM.Mass deportations are expected to start imminently, now that Donald Trump has taken office. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Paddy Gower from the US-Mexico border. Audio

8:32 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Ben Strang. Audio

8:27 AM.Carlos Alcaraz is targeting his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic when the rivals meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Paddy… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Democrats are bracing for the next four years of a Donald Trump presidency. Democratic political analyst Mary-Anne Marsh spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:10 AM.Donald Trump is the first convicted felon to hold the office of President of the United States. POLITICO Senior Legal Affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:55 AM.Donald Trump stormed to victory in November, winning the popular vote against Vice President Kamala Harris and sweeping a number of key swing states. Texan Benny Lamborn, who voted for Trump, spoke to… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony was held in the Rotunda in the Capitol building after freezing temperatures forced the ceremony… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Donald Trump has just been sworn in as president, and American voters seem to support his campaigning promises. Republican pollster Brent Buchanan spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:41 AM.News of the departure of the Homegrown festival has Wellington musicians mourning the loss of a unique gig in their hometown. Bill Hickman has more. Audio

7:38 AM.Eleven whales stranded near Farewell Spit on the South Island, are at risk of death after hours in dry sand. DOC acting operations manager for Golden Bay Andrew Lamason spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:34 AM.Palestinians in Gaza are returning to their homes as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:26 AM.Former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community are coming to terms with an apology for delivered to those who suffered "pain and suffering" at the commune. Gloriavale leaver John Ready spoke to… Read more Audio

7:21 AM.Donald Trump has officially been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

7:10 AM.Donald Trump has officially become the USA's new president. The ceremony was held in Washington a couple hours ago, where hundreds of people gathered to see the new president. Associated Press… Read more Audio