Morning Report

An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Read more Audio

Conservationists fear roaming pet cats could undo years of work at a Queenstown wetland. Katie Todd reports. Audio

Dead hammerhead sharks have been washing up on shore in north Auckland, perplexing some beachgoers. Marine biologist and shark enthusiast Riley Elliot spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

In the last few hours, three former heads of the US central bank have put out a statement condemning a criminal investigation into the current chair Jerome Powell. US correspondent Zach Montellaro… Read more Audio

An update on the latest sports news from RNZ's sports team. Audio

An update on the latest business headlines from RNZ's business team. Audio

Practical things you can do to get your year off to a good start financially. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Retail and supermarket chain Yoyoso is in liquidation owing millions of dollars, and liquidators say it's unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back. Keaton Pronk from insolvency… Read more Audio

A Christchurch father has been left out of carpet - and out of pocket - after pulling it up during a major recall of coloured sand. He spoke with Kim Baker Wilson. Audio

New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Read more Audio

A Christchurch cricket club welcomed an overseas touring team from Australia and the UK to its scenic home ground. Ben Stokes' brother was among the players taking to the field. Christchurch reporter… Read more Audio

An intensive, circuit-breaker type treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is now being trialled in New Zealand. Founder of the treatment, Dr Bjarne Hansen spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio