Morning Report

The government has turned down a request by New Zealand's aluminium manufacturers for temporary tariffs or quotas to stop a flood of cheap imports. But while MBIE agrees the industry is in trouble, it says imports aren't the only reason and any protection could mean higher prices. Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins spoke to John Campbell.

The cost of school uniforms has become an election issue. Flaxmere College in Hawke's Bay has changed their policy to make uniforms more affordable. Principal Cherie Heeney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for two jobs; Audit finds access to respiratory care depends on location; Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Arrowtown locals concerned about fast-track housing; Kiwi runner Camille French wins Melbourne marathon

Just 11 months after having her second child, New Zealander Camille French has won the Melbourne marathon. In her comeback race, French held off fast-finishing Australian Olympian Sinead Diver over the last 10 kilometres. She has represented New Zealand at two Olympics and now has her eye firmly set on Los Angeles in 2028. She spoke to John Campbell about the race.

The 84-strong New Zealand Doctors' Orchestra came together for its annual charity concert in New Plymouth recently. Since its inception in 2012, the ensemble has played 14 different centres raising almost $100,000 for hospices around the country in the process. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along to rehearsal.

A Northland primary school has become the first state school in New Zealand to convert to the current charter system. Pakaraka School will now be run by the Society of Holistic Learners - a charitable trust led by parents at the school. Principal Patricia Simeon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the conversion.

Vaping, housing, methamphetamine and water storage were just some of the topics on the table during a Wairarapa Electorate debate last night. Alexa Cook reports on the event.

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

Business update for 13 October 2026.

Money correspondent Susan Edmonds looks into the variations in balances across different KiwiSaver providers.

Residents and local council have been railing against a proposed fast-track housing development comprising of 1210 houses near Arrowtown, which they said doesn't have the necessary infrastructure support and would choke local roads. Joseph Mooney, National MP for Southland, spoke to John Campbell.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Today marks one month since the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link. Despite services running on a reduced timetable, patronage has been up, with the plan to ramp frequency up to full capacity within six months. Mark Lambert, Auckland Transport's general manager of rail, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

National hasn't included a policy around superannuation in its fiscal plan - despite earlier this year raising concerns about its long-term affordability. Instead, the party says it would like to raise the retirement age gradually, but won't set a date and wants cross-party discussions on the issue too. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell.

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

Business update for 13 October 2026.

With the cost of living central to this election, the focus on savings has turned to school uniforms. Both Labour and ACT say they want to limit compulsory branded items and require schools to allow cheaper generic alternatives that meet their uniform rules. Otago University lecturer Dr Johanna Reidy has been researching the impact uniform costs have on families for years. She spoke to John Campbe...

Submissions have been made by developers to increase housing supply, but locals are deeply concerned the infrastructure is not there to support more homes going in, with the area facing major pressures in that regard already. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports on the concerns that locals are voicing.

The National Party has laid out its fiscal plan, promising more money for health and ruling out tax cuts this term. National Party Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the plan and the future of superannuation policy.

A new audit by Asthma New Zealand and the University of Auckland highlights significant gaps in respiratory care across the country. Audit leader Amy Chan is a respiratory health expert based at the University of Auckland. She spoke to John Campbell about the audit findings.

Business News for 13 October 2026.

Simplicity's chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub has a look at the parties' fiscal plans. He spoke to John Campbell.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

Simplicity's chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub has a look at the parties' fiscal plans. He spoke to John Campbell.