More than $1m cut from drowning prevention programmes
The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding. Water Safety's General Manager Partnerships and Funding Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his resignation from MPs within the party; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The government was warned its plan to means-test benefits for 18 and 19 year olds could keep them in unsafe homes, or encourage teen pregnancies; Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an eighty percent chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January.
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Forecasters predict warm and wet end to 2025
Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Brandolino spoke to Morning Report.
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Licensing trusts respond to MPs move for more alcohol sales
Two of the few remaining licensing Trusts in New Zealand say the community doesn't want alcohol sold at more places in West Auckland. Chief executive of the Trusts, Allan Pollard spoke to Corin Dann.
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Sports Chat for 4 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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