Morning Report

The Suicide Prevention Office was initially expected to close with all four full time roles axed as part of Ministry of Health cost-cutting - a move which caught the Minister of Mental Health Matt… Read more Audio

Rioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A lifetime Black Power member and gang rehabilitation advocate says the police's new gang units may do some good, if they are well managed. Denis O'Reily spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Police are setting up a new national unit, as well as district gang disruption teams, with the aim of curbing crime and intimidation. Labour says the moves are simply a 'rebrand' of what it had… Read more Audio

Richie Mo'unga isn't the only overseas based player that All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has been keeping a close eye on. Audio

The government is trying to work out how it will follow through on its pledge to end all Covid-19 vaccine mandates - given the government mandates were already axed more than a year and a half ago… Read more Audio

The principals of two schools applying to become charter schools say they are an educational game-changer. Tipene Saint Stephen's co-principal Nathan Durie and Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene… Read more Audio

Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Read more Audio

Scientists, engineers and insurers are all sounding warnings over the government's Fast-track Approvals Bill, saying it's likely to lead to more building in flood prone areas. Reporter Kate Newton… Read more Audio

Tensions remain high in the New Caledonian capital Noumea which has been under curfew overnight after widespread rioting saw buildings and cars across the city set ablaze. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi… Read more Audio

Ōpōtiki is a town the current government has described as "under siege" by gang members. Mayor of Ōpōtiki, David Moore spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio