Morning Report

Napier had its hottest October day in more than two decades on Wednesday, with the mercury reaching 29 degrees.

It was no fluke - forecasters say we're in for more of the same in coming months and… Read more Audio

A lawyer who specialises in ACC claims says that RNZ reports that employees in Hamilton mocking claimants' injuries is symptomatic of an organisational culture that is harsh, disconnected, and lacking… Read more Audio

The government's "all-in" move on three waters, which centralises water infrastructure to four publicly owned entities, is getting pushback from mayors from Kapiti to Christchurch.

But on the other… Read more Audio

The Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins told Morning Report there would be more information about Christchurch at the 1pm - but he wasn't able to rule out the potential need for a lockdown.

Two… Read more Audio

A close observer of the electricity sector says the Government must intervene to force big firms to give up assets and make way for a state-owned generator.

An Electricity Authority report out on… Read more Audio

National says it's expecting the Government to slash the amount of time people spend in MIQ from 14 days to between seven and nine.

The Government will unveil changes to the hotly debated system… Read more Audio

Thousands of New Zealanders stuck overseas are pinning their hopes on today's MIQ announcement - which could improve their chances of getting back into the country.

Shorter MIQ times and isolating at… Read more Audio

Delta has reached Christchurch, and a snap lockdown has not been ruled out after two unvaccinated people tested positive overnight.

The two are from the same household, neither are vaccinated. One… Read more Audio

Delta has reached Christchurch, and a snap lockdown has not been ruled out after two unvaccinated people tested positive overnight.

The two are from the same household. One member had recently… Read more Audio

Santa Fe police have addressed media for the first time since the shooting death of the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.

Santa Fe County Sherriff Adan Mendoza said… Read more Audio