Morning Report for Wednesday 30 July 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.The Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower is set to peak over Aotearoa on Wednesday night. Stardome Observatory and Planetarium astronomer Josh Aoraki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:49 AM.A potato top pie with a centre core of fondant-style cooked potatoes, finished in au gratin layers, has taken out the 27th Bakels Supreme Pie Award. Rosedale Bakery and Cafe owner Sam So spoke to… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Financial pressures are forcing Otago University to look at cutting the number of doctoral scholarships. Otago University Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:38 AM.Netball New Zealand has finally secured a broadcast deal for next year's ANZ Premiership, following months of negotiations. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

8:28 AM.Market Update for 30 July 2025. Audio

8:25 AM.Sir Michael Hill is being mourned by his family and friends, as well the lives he touched through his jewellery empire, the golfing world and arts community. Former Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.A new report shows child sexual abuse happening here in New Zealand, is not being adressed properly. ECPAT National Director Eleanor Parkes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport is still blocked following a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. Diversions are in place. Reporter Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:10 AM.Thirty-six thousand workers from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation are walking off the job on Wednesday, after talks with Health NZ broke down this week. RNZ health correspondent Ruth Hill spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.New Zealand's Erica Fairweather has a shot at another world title following her shock disqualifcation from the 400m freestyle at the Swimming World Championships in Singapore. Audio

7:57 AM.Days after RNZ revealed a baby died after it was given medication at an adult dose by a pharmacy, those in the profession say they are under immense pressure and there's a danger of further terrible… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.Just when you thought the Lord of the Rings product train had run out of steam, Weta workshop has more. Bill Hickman has more. Audio

7:42 AM.A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

7:37 AM.All the rain hammering the North Island for the past months has filled Auckland's water supply dams to 100 percent, the first time since 2023. Watercare head of water Sharon Danks spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.The government is set to repeal the oil and gas ban later this week, after a significant last-minute amendment handing discretionary powers to two ministers. Political reporter Russell Palmer has… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.President Donald Trump's administration has proposed repealing the landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.Emergency choppers used to save people after disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle are costing taxpayers more and more. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:12 AM.The Bay of Plenty has been one of the heaviest hit by the latest band of wet and wild weather. Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Duty Controller Nassah Rolleston-Steed spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:09 AM.Nearly 4,500 patients are having procedures or specialist appointments postponed due to the nationwide strike by nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, which kicks off at 9am on Wednesday morning… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.New Zealand's Erica Fairweather has a shot at redemption following her shock disqualification from the 400m after qualifying third fastest for tonight's final of the women's 200m freestyle at the… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 30 July 2025. Audio

6:47 AM.Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in the city. Associate Minister for Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:43 AM.Thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours. Health New Zealand acting chief clinical officer Dame Helen… Read more 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

6:24 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:21 AM.Weather watches and warnings are in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island, as a band of wild weather moves across the country. MetService's head of weather news Heather… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.Northland has been dealing with bad weather as a heavy rain band moved across the region. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:09 AM.UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional. Physicians for Human Rights Israel… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.New Zealand's Erica Fairweather has qualified third fastest for tonight's final of the women's 200m freestyle at the Swimming World Championships in Singapore. Audio