Morning Report

Making it compulsory to scan QR codes on the Covid Tracer app has been put in the too hard basket by the government - for now.

Significant stumbling blocks have been identified - in particular too… Read more Audio

New Zealand schools should devote more time to physical education to tackle the shortage of exercise experienced by many children.

That's the recommendation of an Otago University research paper… Read more Audio

The sleek racing boats contesting the America's Cup in Auckland have attracted television eyeballs and plenty of admiration, but it hasn't translated into a spike in those wanting to learn to sail.

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Confusion remains over how police are using photos they take of teenagers, mostly Maori, without getting proper informed consent.

That's despite the Police Commissioner speaking up yesterday and… Read more Audio

Health experts say a new anti-vaccine publication with links to Advance New Zealand should be ripped up and thrown in the bin.

The 48-page magazine is starting to appear in letterboxes throughout the… Read more Audio

Prince William says the royals are "very much not a racist family" in his first comments since accusations were made by Harry and Meghan in a TV interview.

The pair said a royal had expressed concern… Read more Audio

The Special Rapporteur for Myanmar, Tom Andrews, is calling for strong co-ordinated action from United Nations countries to end the military coup in Myanmar.

His comments come after at least another… Read more Audio

The second anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks is being marked tomorrow with a special remembrance service.

The 'Ko Tatou Tatou We Are One' event at the Christchurch Arena, is being… Read more Audio

The Police Commissioner's efforts to start a national conversation about surveillance has been panned by the Green Party.

Andrew Coster wrote an opinion piece, which was published in the New Zealand… Read more Audio

Auckland is still in limbo, waiting to hear if it is deemed ready to emerge from alert level 2 restrictions.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce the government's decision later this morning… Read more Audio