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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025

The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point; Global fertility rates are declining and a quarter of people now live in a country where the population is estimated to have peaked; New research from the Red Cross shows New Zealanders are only wearing about a third of what's in their wardrobe; Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand; We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

10-16
33:07

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

10-16
06:51

Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday

Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, Wattie Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

10-16
04:51

Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point

The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

10-16
09:56

Market Update for 17 October 2025

Market Update for 17 October 2025

10-16
01:24

International report gives the NZ pension system a solid pass

An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now.

10-16
03:18

Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

10-16
10:06

Animal experts against plans to keep pregnant pigs in crates

Newly released documents show the government's independent animal welfare experts do not agree with plans to keep pregnant pigs in tiny crates before and after birth. RNZs Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.

10-16
04:09

Sports News for 17 October 2025

The All Blacks have confirmed their first tour of South Africa in 30 years, with the Rugby Championship dropping off the calendar for 2026.

10-16
01:08

Pasifika pride peaks ahead of Mt Smart double header

The Pacific Champs kick off at Mount Smart on Sunday with an epic double header between the Samoan and Kiwi sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports.

10-16
03:50

Second attempt at emergency council meeting in Kaipara

The Kaipara District Council will this morning make a second attempt at having an emergency meeting after a meeting on Thursday was interrupted by an elderly protester. RNZs Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

10-16
03:31

Calls for more testing of water at camping grounds

The father of a girl who was hospitalised after drinking contaminated water on a school camp wants more testing of campground water. John Warwick spoke to Corin Dann.

10-16
04:47

Sports Chat for 17 October 2025

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

10-16
03:24

Market Update for 17 October 2025

Market Update for 17 October 2025

10-16
01:35

Research: Kiwis wear about a third of what's in their wardrobe

New research from the Red Cross shows New Zealanders are only wearing about a third of what's in their wardrobe. Director of Retail, Talei Kitchingman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

10-16
04:15

Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call

US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington.

10-16
05:58

GPs increasingly replaced by corporate employees on video calls

The traditional family doctor who knows you and your medical history - and probably your mum as well - is increasingly being replaced by corporate employees and video screens. Ruth Hill reports.

10-16
04:12

School principals raise concerns over pace of reforms

Hundreds of Principals have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford, raising concerns over the pace and direction of curriculum reforms. Principal of Arakura School in Wainuiomata, Tute Mila spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

10-16
07:15

Sports News for 17 October 2025

The All Blacks have confirmed next year's tour of South Africa, their first tour of the country in 30 years.

10-16
01:16

Business News for 17 October 2025

Business news for 17 October 2025

10-16
05:19

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