Morning Report

Green MP Tamatha Paul said she has had complaints about police beat patrols, and that a visible police presence makes people feel more on edge. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Ever felt frustrated about being stuck in summertime road works? Well, spare a thought for the workers, who have to put up with heat, noise and dust - and increasingly, abuse from irate motorists… Read more Audio

Green MP Tamatha Paul is under fire for comments she made about increased police patrols. Paul spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Beneficiaries forced to use money management cards will often be unable to pay rent, government data shows, putting them at risk of becoming homeless. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

NZ Football would like to ressurect the trans-Tasman football rivalry. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Kainga Ora says four state houses that started to float in Auckland's devastating flooding two years ago will be made livable again because stormwater upgrades in the area will reduce the risk of… Read more Audio

The University of Auckland has said it was unaware of plans for a student hostel at Eden Park, despite the stadium trust claiming it would be developed "in conjunction" with the university. Farah… Read more Audio

A public radio time capsule has been unearthed by Parliament's security services, who were initially worried the silver cylinder might be a bomb. Former RNZ reporter Peter Fowler spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Can New Zealand and other members of the Five Eyes spy group trust the US any longer after the blunder by top Trump officials? Phil Pennington reports. Audio

An RNZ time capsule has been unearthed by Parliament's security services who were initially worried the silver cylinder might be a bomb. Ben Strang has been taking a look through the precious loot. Audio

Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. AA safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio