Morning Report for Thursday 31 October 2024

10:00 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A Taranaki garden festival that highlights working with nature rather than against it, celebrates its 10th anniversary next month. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio

8:50 AM.There's a new craze sweeping the world, creating calloused hands and muscly shoulders, and it's starting to take off here in New Zealand too. Leonard Powell reports. Audio

8:37 AM.Poor farm safety in New Zealand is leading to multiple fatalities a year. Advocates say rural safety education in schools is the way to change that. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:29 AM.Market Update for 31 October 2024 Audio

8:25 AM.Dunedin City Council isn't ruling out boosting its hospital campaign coffers again after retrospectively approving $146,000 to cover costs. Tess Brunton has more from Dunedin. Audio

8:17 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.A lawyer representing state care abuse survivors says any redress must be equitable and consistent for all victims of abuse. Lawyer Sonja Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:06 AM.Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is disappointed they couldn't claim a series sweep over Australia in the Constellation Cup, but she's pleased with the depth they're building as they look… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Wellington's Embassy Theatre is turning 100. The iconic building that sits on the corner of Kent Terrace and Marjoribanks Street first opened its doors on October 31, 1924. Morning Report producer… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The Australian Diamonds denied the Silver Ferns an historic Constellation Cup clean sweep by beating them 63-50 in Melbourne on Wednesday night. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Senior doctors say Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

7:38 AM.With almost two million active members, Fly Buys is one of the country's longest-running loyalty schemes. But Thursday is the last day you can earn points and the scheme is closing for good at the end… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.The President of Speedway New Zealand says she doesn't agree with a decision to move Speedway away from Western Springs after 95 years. Lani Thompson spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:20 AM.The government says new estimates of how long beneficiaries stay on welfare prove a need for tougher sanctions. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.Aucklanders say they're still paying steep rent for damp and mouldy homes, and they're not seeing any flow-on benefit from landlords' tax relief. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

7:10 AM.The border, and illegal immigrants are major issues in the US Election which is now less than a week away. Audio

7:07 AM.The Silver Ferns have fallen short in their bid for a historic series sweep over Australia in the Constellation Cup, with the hosts winning last night's fourth and final test 63-50 in Melbourne. Audio

6:55 AM.Business news for 31 October 2024 Audio

6:45 AM.Podiatrists say news that they'll soon be able to prescribe medication to patients is years overdue. Podiatry NZ chief executive Alison Molloy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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

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

6:12 AM.Corin Dann is in the swing state of Arizona and he's driven from Phoenix down to the border town of Nogales. Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:05 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio