Morning Report

Criticism came in thick and fast after his State of the Nation speech with Nicola Willis describing it as "a lot of words that amount to nothing". Audio

Giancarlo Italiano's resignation at the weekend came after ongoing talks with club bosses about the team's slump in form. Audio

Campus groups say demand for hardship help is climbing as students struggle to cover rent, food and power while balancing study and work. Audio

The government says it's open to intervening but councils can be tougher and enforce the powers they already have first. Audio

It will improve competition, an obesity doctor says, but will cost hundreds a month. Audio

Changes to the UK's entry requirements for dual citizens come into force on Wednesday, but a last-minute update has added further confusion. Audio

The issue of roaming dogs - with a number of attacks on young kids - "just keeps on getting worse", an Auckland Council manager says. Audio

Over the weekend the US President raised the global tariff rate for goods coming into the US to 15 percent. Audio

The government has announced it's pushing pause on a ban that was set to kick into effect no later than May 2026. Audio

The Infrastructure Commission says the tolls would help fund a second crossing in the Waitematā Harbour. Audio

His comments follow the third death of a person by dogs in Northland in the past four years. Audio

The estimated revenue from the toll is between $7 and $9 billion, while the projected costs of the crossing could exceed $20b. Audio

The Supreme Halberg Award winner has set himself some lofty goals to achieve over the next few years. Audio

The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay and will take affect from 12 March. Audio

A public health alert told many Christchurch residents that all water, including filtered water, needed to be continuously boiled for at least one minute. Audio

The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. Audio

The region is becoming less attractive for future investors due to a lack of certainty and resilience, a Gisborne business leader says. Audio

The government is pushing ahead with plans to build a $1b gas import facility, funded by a levy. Audio

People who planned to fly to North America and Asia in the coming days will be most impacted by the stop-work action. Audio

New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has joined an elite club of Olympians - those who will be bringing home broken medals. Audio

It could be months before the plant returns to full operation. Audio

Pharmac announced new funding for emergency pain relief and blood clotting medications for rural communities. Audio

The comments came as Wayne Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, despite the government's opposition to the move. Audio

Wellington Water's Pat Dougherty says early warning signs that there were troubles with the discharge at Moa Point's Wastewater Treatment Plant may have been missed. Audio

The stretch between Ōpōtiki and Matawai has been closed since 16 January. Audio