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'Catastrophised': Fisheries minister plays down coral catch, wants limits reviewed
Shane Jones' comments come after a New Zealand vessel caught more than double the legal amount of coral - triggering an automatic suspension of fishing in the Lord Howe area of the Tasman Sea.
Trump and Harris hold rallies in Arizona
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are battling for airtime in the Southwest swing states. Morning Report host Corin Dann spoke to Charlotte Cook from Arizona. Audio
Matt Doocey backs Gumboot Friday after Mike King's alcohol comments
The government is still backing Gumboot Friday after King said alcohol was not a problem for mentally unwell people. Audio
Watch live: Luxon fronts after Mike King's controversial comments
Christopher Luxon is speaking to media in Auckland.
Political panel
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch and The Post's political editor Luke Malpass. Audio
Arizona remains on a knife-edge as both candidates visit
Arizona is one of the key states in the US election and could swing it for either candidate if they manage to win the state. Morning Report host Corin Dann spoke to Alexa Cook from inside the Kamala… Audio
Mike King's comments on alcohol 'dangerous' - Drug Foundation
It has rejected the campaigner's comment that alcohol is not a problem for people with mental health issues, saying alcohol is "really unhelpful during times of mental distress". Audio
Thousands line up for Harris rally in Phoenix
Tens of thousands of people decked out in blue Democratic T-shirts are filing into a rally being hosted by US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Phoenix, Arizona. Corin Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Harris and Trump both visit key states Arizona and Nevada as election day nears
The US Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are winging their way to the desert to court votes in two key swing states, Nevada and Arizona. Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Telecommunications giant accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the telecommunications giant Optus being accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians - including first nations people and people with… Audio
Trump promises crackdown on asylum seekers
In recent years, the United States has seen a massive surge of people trying to enter the country illegally or seek asylum at the border - mostly through the Mexico and United States border. Many of… Audio
100 years of speedway racing coming to end at Western Springs
Nearly 100 years of speedway racing at Western Springs is coming to an end after Auckland council voted to move it to Onehunga. But, the process to get there has been called a shambles, - with… Audio
Inflammatory comments about Puerto Rico at Trump rally
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen, about how both sides of the political aisle are sifting through the garbage following inflammatory remarks about Puerto Rico made at a… Audio
Auditor-General to probe possible conflicts of interest for fast-track projects
John Ryan says he will investigate whether "appropriate systems and processes" were in place for ministers.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Audio
Harris and Trump campaign in battleground states
The United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been hot on each other's heels, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
UK: Labour unveils its first Budget in 14 years
UK correspondent Lara Spirit breaks down what's in new Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget, which included a £40bn package of tax increases to fund the NHS. Audio
Poll shows the key state of Arizona remains tight as US election nears
A new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a very tight race hinging… Audio
Border and illegal immigration major issues in US election
The border, and illegal immigrants are major issues in the US Election which is now less than a week away. Audio
