Morning Report

The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio

Gov-GPT cannot make anything up or think for itself, and it can only summarise information and bring things together, Callaghan Innovation says.

The engine, which had only flown three times, caught fire on a flight to Wellington earlier this month. Audio

Health professionals say understaffing in the health sector is a product of the stress and strain within the system but needs to be fixed. Audio

A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio

Cyclist Anna Skinner says competing in the Hunter Civil six-hour mountain biking event in November is "of huge significance" after doing a lot of self-advocacy to compete. Audio

Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio

The policy is "anti-rail" and ignores climate change, the Rail Advocacy Collective says. Audio

The annual event is back after last year's competition was hijacked by a US talk show host, resulting in votes pouring in from around the globe. Audio

Thirty-seven regional flights were delayed and many others due to fog in Auckland following a weekend of dramatic weather. Audio

Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio

The Dunedin long jumper says she's feeling emotional and honoured to be chosen as a flagbearer. Audio

Instead, more scrutiny needs to go on the government's plans to bring in new taxes, Chris Hipkins says. Audio

A solar power company getting government investment aims to produce 15 percent of the country's daytime electricity. Audio

The probe might bring "some sunlight" to the deep divisions it caused, its outgoing chairperson says. Audio

Organisers say they don't expect the competition to go global again, but there's plenty of room for things to go awry. Audio

There is zero need for a new law giving workers the right to ignore emails from bosses, an employers group says. Audio

Projects that harm the environment will still get the green light despite the latest changes to the fast-track bill, a critic says. Audio

Pine trees are an important part of the economy, but planting whole farms with pine trees could have flow-on impacts in regional towns, Federated Farmers says.

The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio

It's baffling two men with a 27-year history can't coach the All Blacks together, Tony Johnson says. Audio

Businesses are being put "in a perilous situation" by gentailers who show no regard for the country's interests, the energy minister says. Audio

Stephen Rainbow says it's saddening to see that a "throwaway comment" about the on social media, which refered to the "trans agenda" has received so much attention..

A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio

The AA says the government's plan for more breath tests should make people think twice about drink-driving. Audio