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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April

On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up the week in politics, Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh talks about Anzac Day commemorations, and military historian Chris Pugsley discusses the calls for peace surrounding Anzac Day locally.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April

Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April

On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up the week in politics, Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh talks about Anzac Day commemorations, and military historian Chris Pugsley discusses the calls for peace surrounding Anzac Day locally.

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

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

Political panel

Political panel

Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett.

Resources Minister says coal is here to stay

Resources Minister says coal is here to stay

Burning less coal to make electricity helped New Zealand achieve its biggest official, annual drop in planet-heating gases since 1990, but Resources Minister Shane Jones says we need coal to keep the lights on. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

Sports Chat for 25 April 2024

Sports Chat for 25 April 2024

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

Market Update for 25 April 2024

Market Update for 25 April 2024

Market Update for 25 April 2024.

Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role

Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role

Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Military historian on calls for peace this Anzac Day

Military historian on calls for peace this Anzac Day

Anzac Day commemorations yesterday were laced with protest and calls for peace, with the Foreign Affairs Minister calling for unity in the Gallipoli Dawn Service. Military historian Chris Pugsley spoke to Ben Strang.

Sports News for 25 April 2024

Sports News for 25 April 2024

The reputation of Black Caps fast bowler Will O'Rourke continues to grow after starring with the ball in New Zealand's 4 run win over Pakistan in the 4th T20 international in Lahore.

Warriors lose to Gold Coast Titans

Warriors lose to Gold Coast Titans

It was an Anzac Day occasion to remember in Auckland yesterday, with another sold-out crowd on hand to support the Warriors. Sam Hewat commentates Warriors games for media outlet SENZ, and he spoke to Ben Strang

Former sect members warn of unspoken rules and high levels of control

Former sect members warn of unspoken rules and high levels of control

Former members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules. Amy Williams reports.

Tobacco companies will find loopholes in vaping regulations - experts

Tobacco companies will find loopholes in vaping regulations - experts

Marketing experts say there's no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

Defence Force manages to play The Last Post at Gallipoli Anzac service

Defence Force manages to play The Last Post at Gallipoli Anzac service

The New Zealand Defence Force bugle player at Gallipoli says it was "a little stressful" figuring out how to play The Last Post on a cornet borrowed from his Australian counterparts 10-minutes before the Dawn Service began.

Iwi appeal High Court decision to set aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summoning of Minister

Iwi appeal High Court decision to set aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summoning of Minister

Iwi are appealing a High Court decision which they believe sets the bar too high for the Waitangi Tribunal to summons a Minister to give evidence. Annette Sykes is a lawyer representing Ngati Te Rangiunuora, a hapu of Ngati Pikiao. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Unchartered territory for media industry with new Paul Goldsmith stepping up as Minister

Unchartered territory for media industry with new Paul Goldsmith stepping up as Minister

The media industry says it is keen to work with the new Communications and Media Minister Paul Goldsmith, even if nobody is quite sure what his exact ideas are for the beleagured sector. Mr Goldsmith spoke to Ben Strang.

Winston Peters calls for unity at Anzac service

Winston Peters calls for unity at Anzac service

"Never has diplomacy been more needed" - that's the call from Winston Peters at Gallipoli. At the Dawn Service the Foreign Affairs Minister delivered a rousing call for unity - telling those present to honour those who died by coming together and demanding more from a divided world. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.

OIA shows after hours medical services under unbearable strain

OIA shows after hours medical services under unbearable strain

After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short. Ruth Hill reports.

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned in a stunning reversal of the foundational case in the #MeToo movement. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ben Strang

Sports News for 26 April 2024

Sports News for 26 April 2024

The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 international in Lahore.

Market Update for 26 April 2024

Market Update for 26 April 2024

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