Morning Report

The Labour Party is promising to make air travel more competitive, and to keep regional airlines in the air. Labour's Consumer Affairs spokesperson, Arena Williams spoke to John Campbell.

Business News for 9 October 2026.

Fuel prices have reached a record high since the Iran War began, causing more pain at the pump. The Commerce Commission is charged with monitoring prices at the pump here, and says it will not hesitate to call out unjustified price rises. Commissioner Bryan Chapple spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A Russian strike on a bus in Ukraine has killed at least 33 people, and wounded 18 others. Local officials are accusing Russia of targeting the vehicle to kill civilians. It follows a recent surge in Russian attacks across Ukraine, and an increase in civilian casualties. BBC Ukraine correspondent, Dan Johnson spoke to John Campbell from Kharkiv.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

Bottom trawling could be a make or break policy when it comes time to form the next government. Opportunity, which poll after poll has been named this election's kingmaker, says it won't form a coalition unless the parties agree to a ban. Both Labour and National, which have each previously ruled out a ban on bottom trawling, have started easing their tone as November 7th creeps up. Felix Walton reports.

With November's election on a knife's edge, overseas voters could play a huge role in the final results. Today leaders from major political parties will be addressing a gathering of London-based Kiwis, virtually - with more joining the conversation online. It's being hosted by Flat White Meetup - a monthly gathering of expat Kiwi entrepreneurs and creatives - and Every Kiwi Vote Counts, a non-partisan advocacy group encouraging overseas voting. Sociologist and London-based Kiwi Tracey Lee is Every Kiwi Vote Counts' strategic lead.She spoke to John Campbell.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

New Zealand Cricket is defending its decision to pursue a new domestic T20 league instead of having an NZ team join Australia's Big Bash. NZ Cricket's President and former Blackcap Mark Greatbatch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.