Morning Report for Friday 11 October 2024

10:00 AM.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… 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

8:48 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:44 AM.The supreme winner at the 2024 Food Awards was an alternative butter spread made from pure avocado oil - Vutter Avo Spreadable by Feliz Wholefoods. Judge Kay McMath spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Leonard Powell. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 11 October 2024 Audio

8:26 AM.The prime ministers of India and New Zealand held a one-on-one bi-lateral meeting at the East Asia Summit, as New Zealand is pursuing a trade agreement with India, which has the fastest growing and… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.A New Zealander living in Florida, who spent the night huddled in her home as Hurricane Milton struck, watched as water flooded the road in front of her house and strong winds bent the trees as the… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.The damage has left some families struggling to find longer-term accommodation, while others are moving from motel to motel every few days. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

8:12 AM.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. Wilson… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.Rafael Nadal, the 38-year-old "King of Clay", announced he will end his illustrious career next month. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:50 AM.Many struggling foodbanks fear they could also be forced to turn away families in need, as the high-profile Auckland Buttabean Motivation foodbank run by David Letele prepares to close. Mr Letele says… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held a much-anticipated 30-minute phone call, their first contact in two months. Middle East correspondent Rania Abouzeid… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.The inquest into the murder of 51 worshippers at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in March 2019, has heard that one of the Christchurch terrorist's gun licence referees told a vetting… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Wellington's mayor has suffered another political blow after the city council voted to stop the sale of its airport shares. Nick James reports. Audio

7:27 AM.The stage is finally set - the America's Cup proper will begin on the waters off Barcelona this weekend. Team New Zealand's coach Ray Davies spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:25 AM.Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee has warned people not to eat fish caught near where the HMNZS ran aground. RNZ's Louise Ternouth is in Samoa and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.Christopher Luxon has emerged from a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi - wielding a formal invitation to visit - but little sign of tangible progress towards a promised free trade deal… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.Officials in Florida are warning people to wait until flood water recedes to venture back outside after Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of destruction in Florida. New Zealander Pamela East spoke to… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis next month. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 11 October 2024 Audio

6:50 AM.A law professor says the Manawanui will significantly strain relations between New Zealand and Samoa, unless the government acts quickly to clean up the shipwreck. AUT Professor Paul Myburgh spoke to… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.KiwiRail is proposing to axe more than 50 roles across Interislander's operational staff and head office. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:16 AM.A New Zealander forced to evacuate not once, but twice, to escape Hurricane Milton's fury says she is one of the lucky ones. Erica Dill-Russell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:13 AM.Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

6:08 AM.Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal will end his illustrious career next month. Audio