Morning Report

A forestry industry leader says a $600,000 government support package for flood hit farmers, growers and foresters in the Nelson Tasman region is a start, as the extent of the damage is still being… Read more Audio

Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

Wednesday's announcement that open plan classrooms are to be a thing of the past resulted in much public debate. Te Ao Marama School principal Tony Grey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Alarming figures show most Tai Tokerau/Northland and South Auckland teenagers who sat NCEA literacy and numeracy tests in May failed. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Two of the Black Caps newest players have guided the side to a 21-run win over South Africa in their opening game at the T20 Tri-Series in Harare. Audio

The police officer heading the investigation into Helen Gregory's murder will be questioned by the defence as the trial nears the end of its fourth week. Kate Green reports. Audio

Big power retailers are being forced into offering cheaper prices in off peak hours. Meridian Energy chief customer officer Lisa Hannifin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The transport agency is warning motorists about challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next few days. NZTA senior network manager Scott McKenzie spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Officials have warned David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill could be much more expensive than previous estimates suggested, and could lead to business uncertainty, slowing economic growth… Read more Audio

Israel has attacked the headquarters of the Syrian military in Damascus, and says it has struck a 'military target' in the area of the presidential palace in Damascus. Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Forecasters say more bad weather is brewing which could bring significant rain to parts of the country, including the top of the South towards the end of this month and into early August. Earth… Read more Audio

A just released study by public health researchers say on average four people die a year from campylobacter infections. MPI Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio