Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024

On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left in its wake, Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee has warned people not to eat fish caught near where the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, the stage is finally set - the America's Cup proper will begin on the waters off Barcelona this weekend, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh.