Morning Report for Wednesday 29 January 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.Christchurch's centre is filling with some of the world's best street performers, with the World Buskers Festival underway. It's been running since 1993, and this year features 330 performances over a… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.There are calls for a rethink of the management and marketing of exhibitions at Wellington's Tākina convention centre, after it was revealed last year's Dr Who exhibition made a loss.

Last July RNZ… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 29 January 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.New Zealand cricketer Amelia Kerr has made history as the first Kiwi to win the ICC Cricketer of the Year award. Kerr is a graduate of Tawa College in Wellington that also has produced successful… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.More general practices are closing their books, with more than a third of the country's GPs turning away new patients last year. General Practice Owners Association Chair Dr Angus Chambers spoke to… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.The Jewish Council says a campaign to name and shame Israeli tourists thought to have served in the Israeli army is unconscionable. Spokesperson Juliet Moses spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:10 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says asset sales could be on the electoral agenda next year. In response, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking a pledge there are no plans to privatise the public… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The world's top women's cricketer White Fern Amelia Kerr is backing her team mate's decision to take time out of the game. Audio

7:56 AM.Lower Hutt's Popeyes chicken is proving to be so popular, it has had to bring in traffic management to stop long queues from its drive-through and carpark spilling onto the road. Ashleigh McCaull went… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:48 AM.The 5.3 quake was centred ten kilometres from Eketāhuna and was 34 kilometres deep. Tararua District mayor Tracey Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:42 AM.Tech stocks have rebounded slightly overnight after the emergence of a new Chinese AI, DeepSeek, ruffled feathers in the industry. Washington DC Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.Thousands of Gazans are continuing the long journey back to their homes as the ceasefire with Israel holds for a tenth day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:23 AM.New Zealand Cricketer Amelia Kerr has been named the ICC women's cricketer of the year. Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.More general practices are closing their books, with more than a third of the country's GPs turning away new patients last year. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has more. Audio

7:15 AM.The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military. Minto spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.ICC women's cricketer of the year Amelia Kerr doesn't believe she's reached her peak yet. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 29 January 2025 Audio

6:45 AM.A National MP wants to raise the cut-off age for mandatory jury duty from 65 to 72. Under current legislation, anyone over the age of 65 can be excused from jury service. Whanganui MP Carl Bates spoke… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.The new police commissioner, Richard Chambers, is proposing to cut 37 executive and support roles while creating 20 new ones, with a net loss of 17 positions. Chambers 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 issued warnings for severe gales and heavy rain for parts of the South Island overnight. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:20 AM.Music lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to summer festivals across the motu. But rising production and artist costs along with dwindling ticket sales are proving challenging for promoters… Read more Audio

6:18 AM.Tourism in the North Pacific is still very far off from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio

6:06 AM.White Fern Amelia Kerr's success with bat and ball has been recognised with the ICC women's cricketer of the year award. Audio