Morning Report

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

Wellington Water's chief executive says the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is not in good shape, with 70 percent of it flooded and 80 percent of its equipment damaged. Audio

惠灵顿市长称此次故障不可接受，疑似排污管道堵塞导致污水倒灌。

An average of around 70 million litres of untreated wastewater has been pouring into Wellington's South Coast each day since Wednesday morning. Audio

A charity says it's not just lower socio-economic households who are feeling the pinch. Audio

Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio

The Labour leader said it was a sign the leaders did not have a healthy relationship. Audio

National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement. Audio

The 16-year-old on Sunday, became the youngest athlete ever to run a mile quicker than 3 minutes and 50 seconds and in doing so eclipsed the New Zealand record by Sir John Walker. Audio