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6:43 AM.The government's plan to revive charter schools is underway. Justine Mahon, the Charter School Authorisation Board Chair spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:37 AM.The co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Prince Andrew should reveal everything he knows about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London, John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:33 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:27 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:23 AM.Rowing clubs around the country are imploring the sport's governing body to rethink its calendar after one of its major regattas was again hampered by weather. Adam Burns reports. Audio

6:17 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:04 AM.England rugby legend Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby on the back of her country's World Cup win on home soil. Audio

10:00 AM.Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Passengers on an Akaroa dolphin watch cruise got a rare treat when a blue whale emerged from the water, surprising everyone onboard. Owner George Waghorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:44 AM.You might be prepared for an earthquake or a flood, but how prepared are we for a volcanic eruption? University of Canterbury Professor, Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:41 AM.Krystal Gibbens reports on weather conditions across the South Island and Lower North Island. Audio

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

8:35 AM.Market Update for 21 October 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:24 AM.As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports. Audio

8:17 AM.Annual electricity prices have risen at their fastest rate since the late 1980s, pushing inflation to 3 percent. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch Manager, Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:08 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

8:06 AM.The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they'll have to quickly address some issues with both the bat and the ball if they're to salvage a draw in the T20 series against England. Audio

7:49 AM.Will Labour's proposed Future Fund bring future fortune? Or is it a future flop? Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:49 AM.Will Labour's proposed Future Fund bring future fortune? Or is it a future flop? Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:44 AM.Auckland Transport is resurrecting its "Pothole Promise" campaign, pledging to fix 95% of the potholes on the city's arterial and high-volume regional roads within 24 hours. Auckland Transport's… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:30 AM.Market Update for 21 October 2025 Audio

7:27 AM.The country's first ever 'sports school' is set to open next year, aiming to let young athletes train while keeping up with their education. Phoenix General Manager David Dome spoke to Corin Dann. Audio