Morning Report for Monday 16 September 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:52 AM.JetStar announced overnight it will launch direct flights between Australia to Hamilton and Dunedin from June next year. Waikato Regional Airport Ltd chief executive Mark Morgan spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.From Wednesday, Hamilton Gardens will introduce a 20 dollar entry fee for its renowned themed gardens. The fee applies to anyone aged 16 or over who doesn't live in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

8:40 AM.Wellington City Council is proceeding with a major road upgrade on Thorndon Quay after councillors voted down a petition to pause and review the plans. The petition was signed by more than… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 16 September 2024 Audio

8:27 AM.Clyde Quay Primary School is once again selling tickets for Taylor Swift - this time for a concert in Vancouver. It follows its previous raffle success which raised $75,000 by selling tickets for a… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory diseases is worse than previously thought. A new report by the the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation found 1 in 5 New Zealanders are affected… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.Teens are learning more and being tested less thanks to the first step in an overhaul of the national school qualification, the NCEA. From this year each subject has fewer but broader level one… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared to the same period last year. Audio

8:06 AM.Oscar Piastri says the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the "most stressful" race of his life and the best victory of his career after passing and then holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to lift McLaren… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.Forest and Bird spokesperson Ellen Rykers joins Ingrid Hipkiss to announce the Bird of the Year winner. Audio

7:53 AM.In Los Angeles, the stars of television are preparing for the Emmys. The awards ceremony begins at midday our time. Hollywood correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:42 AM.Government modelling suggests New Zealand could have up to 58,000 fewer fully- or partially-electric cars on the road in a decade's time, as a result of moves to weaken carbon emissions standards… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.Cabinet has agreed - but not yet finalised - a law change that would give the Firearms Minister the power to propose which high powered semi-automatic firearms or magazines are banned. Political… Read more Audio

7:29 AM.The Philip Polkinghorn murder trial is drawing to a close. The last witness has given evidence and today the Crown will present its closing arguments. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.The government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy. The list will form part of its mineral strategy which maps the potential and practicality of mining… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.The government is planning to drop what it calls a "huge layering of personal liabilities for directors" in changes to encourage more listings on the Stock Exchange. Speaking to RNZ's series RICH: The… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.The Trump campaign has confirmed the former president is safe after reports of gunfire outside his Florida golf club. Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.The government is introducing new tests to define whether workers are employees or contractors. It comes after a Court of Appeal case ruled four Uber drivers were employees and should receive benefits… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Oscar Piastri hailed his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory as the best yet after soaking up pressure from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to put McLaren top of the Formula One standings. Audio

7:06 AM.Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and sent McLaren top of the constructors' standings in a race that finished with a virtual safety car after a collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 16 September 2024 Audio

6:49 AM.The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared with last year. But the Labour Party says the closure of two emergency housing places has forced people… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.There's been another dumping of snow overnight for parts of the South Island. MetService meterologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:41 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:26 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:19 AM.Research shows older men aren't talking about their health - leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness. The findings are revealed in a Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand survey of more than… Read more Audio