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Cases steady at around 60 a week in Samoa dengue outbreak
Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases, from 6 May to 12 May.
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Waikato University staff to hold one-day strike over stalled pay talks
1:23 pm todayStaff are claiming a pay increase of five percent which their union says is a significant drop on what members first wanted.
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Why won't Sean 'Diddy' Combs be charged with assault despite graphic footage?
1:15 pm todaySecurity footage shows the rapper grabbing, shoving, dragging and kicking his girlfriend in 2016. He has apologised but he won't be charged. University of…
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$1.5m funding boost for Taranaki Base Hospital upgrade
12:46 pm todayThe donation will contribute to the ICU fit-out which is currently under construction at the New Plymouth hospital.
Cases steady at around 60 a week in Samoa dengue outbreak
Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases, from 6 May to 12 May.
Waikato University staff to hold one-day strike over stalled pay talks
Staff are claiming a pay increase of five percent which their union says is a significant drop on what members first wanted.
Why won't Sean 'Diddy' Combs be charged with assault despite graphic footage?
Security footage shows the rapper grabbing, shoving, dragging and kicking his girlfriend in 2016. He has apologised but he won't be charged. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Law, Carrie…
Bay of Plenty most expensive region for rent
TradeMe's latest rental price index shows the Bay of Plenty has overtaken Auckland again as the most expensive region to rent. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
$1.5m funding boost for Taranaki Base Hospital upgrade
The donation will contribute to the ICU fit-out which is currently under construction at the New Plymouth hospital.
National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Plane heading to New Caledonia to evacuate NZers
A New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory. Gill Bonnet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'I never tried to hide these donations' - National MP stood down
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he's "extremely disappointed" after failing to declare $178,000 of donations.
Morning Report Essentials for 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
Government to continue with Aukus talks despite China's warning
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's relationship with China is mature enough to withstand differences of opinion. Audio
Hunt on after woman attacked with screwdrivers in robbery
Such violent behaviour is "unacceptable and will not be tolerated", police say.
Extra security called in after spike of crimes at bus and train stations
An Auckland suburb has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs, with a spike in crime at bus and train stations over the past month.
Auckland suburb sees spike in crime at transport hubs
The West Auckland suburb of New Lynn has been plagued by unruly youths causing trouble at transport hubs. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
NZ woman in 'visa-limbo' after fleeing Gaza
A New Zealand woman who escaped Gaza with her family four months ago is in visa-limbo with she and her Palestinian husband unable to work full time until he gets a 'Partner of a New Zealander work… Audio
American company pushing for AI to monitor prison inmates in NZ
A giant American conglomerate with a huge New Zealand prison contract has been pushing for the use of AI to monitor inmates talking to each other. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wahine Māori set to lead global public health body
Emma Rawson-Te Patu said the immediate priority for her two-year tenure at international organisation was decolonising public health globally.
School attendance plummets world wide
New Zealand's plummeting school attendance rates are part of a global crisis that international experts warn will take more than an awareness campaign to turn around. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Gulf Harbour country club burns down
A Gulf Habour resident says it was heart wrenching to see the country club burn down on Monday night. Reporter Katie Fitzgerald spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran… Audio
