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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025
On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Audio
Ministry of Health confident oestrogen patch manufacturer taking complaints seriously
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly.
School tells students to stay home over measles case
Auckland Grammar School students in Year 9 and Year 10 have been told to stay home after an exposure event. Audio
Ministry of Health fronts on ineffective oestrogen patches
The manufacturer of Estradot patches says its actively investigating reports that some of the patches are faulty - but so far testing hasn't found any defects. Women have been having problems with the… Audio
Health officials urge vaccination as 13 measles cases confirmed
13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity… Audio
Auckland Grammar affected by latest measles outbreak
One of the country's largest schools has been hit by the latest measles outbreak. The current number of confirmed cases is now sitting at 13 nationwide. Auckland Grammar is closed for years 9 and 10… Audio
Modelling warns measles outbreak could hit 150 cases a week
Official modelling shows up to 150 people a week could be infected by measles if an outbreak takes hold. Health New Zealand says it can cope with 100 cases a week, but even that would stretch… Audio
Frustration, sadness, as suicide rates remain high
"We're talking 630 real people who lost their lives ... and hundreds of thousands of people ... impacted by these deaths. Looking at the numbers, we're not shifting the dial here."
Doctors doubt solutions to bullying allegations at children's hospital
There have been multiple allegations of bullying and harassment of staff at a unit which treats abused children.
People going to Tauranga kapa haka event asked to take measles precautions
A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading.
What you need to know about the current measles outbreak
So far, 13 cases and 2142 close contacts have been identified in the current outbreak.
Two more measles cases confirmed
There's another two cases of measles both in Auckland bringing the total in this outbreak to 13. At a briefing today Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora revealed it can cope with up to a hundred cases a… Audio
Rate of suspected suicides largely unchanged, Māori still worst-affected
There was no statistically significant changes in the rate between 2024 and 2025, the Coroner's Court and Health NZ say.
13 cases, 2142 close contacts as measles spreads
Two more cases have been confirmed as Health NZ says it's already "pretty pressed".
Plunket offers measles vaccines for entire families amid outbreak
A nurse said it was an anxious time for many families, especially those with babies under one who were too young to be vaccinated.
Ministry response to oestrogen patch complaints 'condescending' - advocate
Women aren't being taken seriously and want independent testing of the patches that have coincided with the return of their symptoms, an advocate says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Over 100 complaints received about popular menopause treatment
Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints about a popular menopause treatment, but says there's no evidence to support a recall. Dr Linda Dear spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington parents concerned measles vaccine is not a priority for babies
Health New Zealand says the outbreak has not yet reached the point where babies under the age of one need to be immunised early but worried parents feel it should be free. Audio
Babies not required to be immunised despite measles outbreak
Health New Zealand says the outbreak has not yet reached the point where babies under the age of one need to be immunised early. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
