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Morning Report

RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There"s a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.

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00:29:25

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

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 of its major brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to French dairy giant Lactalis; Auckland Grammar has been hit by the latest measles outbreak; A Halloween fanatic Christchurch woman and her husband pour their time and money into decorating their house; And it's Friday so we check in with our

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00:06:06

News from Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

It's Friday, so we cross to Australia for our weekly chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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00:03:14

Treasure trove of movie history goes under the hammer

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

A treasure trove of movie history has gone under the hammer in Lower Hutt, with items from a private Wellington cinema being sold off. Time Cinema was owned by John Bell who died earlier this year and featured thousands of items including human sized projectors and thousands of movies. Nick James reports.

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00:03:42

Prince Andrew stripped of titles over ties with...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles, over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying King Charles has initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:04:29

Govt announces new charter school for students with...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Another charter school has been announced by the Government, this time specially catered to students with Autism. The Autism NZ Education Hub will open in Term 3 next year, and hopes to engage neurodivergent secondary school students who have struggled with traditional schooling. The school is sponsored by Autism NZ and will operate from campuses in Wellington and Auckland. Autism NZ CEO Dane Dougan spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:02:44

Why are parents assessed as individuals for their taxes?

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

When you apply for a benefit, it's your household income that's assessed. It's the same when you want Working for Families credits. So one parental leave expert is asking - is it fair that parents are assessed as individuals when it comes to tax bills? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:10:03

Sports Panel for October 31 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

The grudge match re-match is on for the All Blacks and Ireland as they prepare to face off in Chicago on Sunday morning New Zealand time. It's the same place Ireland secured its famous first win over the All Blacks in 2016. One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Blacks captain Taine Randell spoke to Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:04:04

Ministry of Health fronts on ineffective oestrogen...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

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 oestrogen patches not sticking properly or not working. Sandoz has told RNZ it's received about 50 complaints, Medsafe says it's received 149 complaints, but there wasn't enough evidence to warrant a recall. Ministry of Health Clinical Chief Advisor Anna Skinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:06:37

Health officials urge vaccination as 13 measles cases...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

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. Senior Maori medical advisor from the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Mamaeroa David, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:04:14

Auckland Grammar affected by latest measles outbreak

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

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 today, due to an infectious measles case at the school last Friday. Headmaster Tim O'Connor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:04:26

All Blacks kick off Northern tour against Ireland in...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

The All Blacks Northern tour kicks off tomorrow, when they face Ireland in Chicago. It's the same place the Irish secured their first ever win over the All Blacks. RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:03:01

Sports Chat for 31 October 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere.

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00:03:27

Christchurch woman goes all out for Halloween...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Tonight kids across the country will be walking the streets in their best spooky costumes hoping to score some sugary treats. Halloween hasn't typically been celebrated in New Zealand, but over the years it's grown in popularity. Christchurch woman Sammy Dickenson is a Halloween fanatic and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:06:50

Fonterra votes to sell Anchor and Mainland to Lactalis

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the the sale of its major brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to French dairy giant Lactalis. More than 88 percent of the votes cast at a special meeting backed the $4.4 billion sale. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:03:25

Generators become lifeline as South Island outages...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Thousands of people in the lower South Island are entering a second week without power - and for many, a life using generators and gas bottles is starting to become the norm. Lines company PowerNet says four-thousand-300 properties are still offline, as the Clutha District Council warns the storm clean up could be a marathon effort. RNZ Katie Todd reports.

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00:05:54

Power surge blamed for sewage overflow into Mahurangi...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Oyster farmers are devastated after another sewage overflow into the Mahurangi River. Watercare believes a power surge tripped the pumps, and caused 12 hundred cubic metres of wastewater to overflow. NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft is the Oceans and Fisheries Parliamentary Under-Secretary and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

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00:04:08

Auckland homeowners still in flood buyout dispute

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Nearly three years after storms caused devastating flooding in Auckland, 16 homeowners remain in dispute with the council about buying out their properties. The council expects to purchase just over 1200 high-risk homes by the end of this year when the 1.2 billion dollar scheme shared with the government draws to a close. Amy Williams has the story.

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00:03:46

Modelling warns measles outbreak could hit 150 cases...

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

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 services. The Modelling by PHF Science - formerly ESR - estimated the most likely scenario would see cases peaking at around 100 a week, the same as in 2019. public health expert Dr Oz Mansoor.

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00:05:11

US and China leaders hold key meeting at APEC summit

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

The leaders of the world's two biggest economies have met on the sidelines of the APEC summit. A meeting with China's President Xi Jinping was the pinnacle of US President Donald Trump's trip around Asia. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:03:19

Early Sports Chat

Morning Report ·

2025/10/30

Early Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere.

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