Morning Report for Friday 31 January 2025

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday, Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:45 AM.Kāinga Ora has changed its mind and is now allowing wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. Carpet brand Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith spoke… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 31 January 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.The Latin American community in New Zealand is not impressed with recent political comments, saying they feel unfairly singled out. President of the New Zealand arm of the Mexican Global Network… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.A new-look Moana Pasifika side will be tested for the first time ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season this afternoon. Audio

7:55 AM.Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:45 AM.A series of domain names registered to Desley for Mayor have sparked speculation Auckland's deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, could challenge Wayne Brown for the mayoralty. Political commentator Ben… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, is in Dunedin on Friday to provide an update on the new Dunedin Hospital. Labour's Ingrid Leary spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:35 AM.The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:25 AM.Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy junior's comments on the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 are a complete lie. Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.No survivors are expected to be found following Thursday's collision between a commercial jet and an army helicopter in Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.The passion and enjoyment remains strong for paddler Dame Lisa Carrington who has committed to another Olympic cycle. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 31 January 2025 Audio

6:50 AM.Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.Firefighters have worked overnight fighting a large fire in Southland. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Hamish Angus 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.Hailed as a groundreaker at its 2022 launch, the Eastbourne to Wellington electric ferry has been sitting idle for the last seven months. First a fault, then a delay in replacement parts, have kept… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.More people will be eligible to give blood soon, after medsafe approved the removal of the blanket ban on men who have had sex with men in the past three months donating blood. Auckland University… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Northern Brave women and the Canterbury Kings confirmed their places in the Super Smash T20 play-offs after no play was possible on the final day of the regular season in Wellington. Audio