Morning Report

Would you pay $130 for a burger?

That's one question lucky Wellingtonians will be pondering when  "Burger Wellington" kicks off the programme for in the capital today.

Burger fans will be stuck for… Read more Audio

An extreme heatwave continues across Europe with no relief in sight, as another heatwave is forecast to arrive next week.

It is anticipated Sicily may break it's previous record of 48.8C - the… Read more Audio

Some businesses say they are left with increasing insurance costs, staff shortages and mental health stress as rising crime takes a toll.

They say the government needs to introduce more practical… Read more Audio

Kainga Ora has spent $800,000 on lawyers, planners, and architects to help it prepare submissions on Wellington City Council's district plan review.

The state housing agency is pushing for changes to… Read more Audio

A prominent sports journalist says grandiose ideas helped sink the next Commonwealth Games.

The Australian state of Victoria has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to budget… Read more Audio

A business that aims to help New Zealanders save money by comparing different prices has its eye on the electricity market.

Consumer New Zealand has the current contract, worth $2.8 million, to… Read more Audio

 The government plans to build two new youth justice units for "high needs" prisoners.

It has left some who work in the youth justice sector wondering whether this is a research based decision, or a… Read more Audio

Both New Zealand and Australia have rejected claims by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister that they withheld promised financial support.

On arriving back from a trip to China, Mr Sogavare told media… Read more Audio

FIFA fans may be disappointed to know the Women's World Cup games face a wet and windy start this week.

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll is warning of heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and potential… Read more Audio