Morning Report for Friday 11 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, on Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates; The net loss of New Zealanders headed… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:49 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:42 AM.The government unveiled New Zealand's first ever AI strategy this week, it's a plan to reduce barriers and speed up responsible adoption, and yes it was written with the help of AI. Schools are… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Nathan Rarere has found a couple of rugby stats to finish the week with. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:23 AM."Play fast, think fast and adapt fast" are the words All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's using to fire up his team ahead of Saturday's test match against France. RNZ rugby reporter Joe Porter and AFP… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Wellingtonians have had a chance this week to explore a famous Antarctica landmark using cutting edge virtual reality technology. Krystal Gibbens went down to Te Papa to check it out. Audio

8:15 AM.The managers of Te Pūkenga and Nelson's mayor have warned MPs about what will follow the break up of the mega institute. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:10 AM.A new state of emergency is in force in the Nelson Tasman area just days after the last one was declared over. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:56 AM.Matatū lock and army captain Laura Bayfield is set to make her Black Ferns debut off the bench in this weekend's O'Reilly Cup test against Australia in Wellington. Bayfield spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:48 AM.On Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates. Independent Together Mayoral Candidate Ray Chung spoke to… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.The young teenage killer of a Dunedin student is being sentenced on Friday. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.The UK and France have announced a joint effort to tackle the surge of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:35 AM.An immunologist giving evidence at the inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response, has been questioned on claims the debate around mRNA vaccines was shut down during the pandemic. Reporter Lucy… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.The net loss of New Zealanders headed across the Tasman last year was the highest it has been since 2012. Massey University Emeritus professor Paul Spoonley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:21 AM.Te Pāti Māori has chosen ex News hub broadcaster, Oriini Kaipara to run in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:16 AM.Flood-soaked Tasman residents are holding their breath amid the weather warnings - hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.The Nelson Tasman District is once again under a state of emergency with yet more severe weather on the way. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management spokesperson Paul Shattock spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:54 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:48 AM.Health experts claim the ACT Party's red tape-busting Regulatory Standards Bill threatens to harm patients by undermining the public health system. Ruth Hill explains. Audio

6:44 AM.Auckland is under an orange heavy rain warning on Friday which started at 6am and people are being urged to plan ahead. Auckland Emergency Management Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:40 AM.The women's Wimbledon finalists have been found. Audio

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

6:26 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:15 AM."The Lifewise Big Sleepout" made a return on Thursday night after a five-year hiatus, to highlight homelessness. Lawyer Mai Chen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:10 AM.MetService has issued a slew of heavy rain and wind warnings affecting much of the North Island and the top of the South. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann. Audio