Morning Report

A managed-isolation worker at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Ministry of Health said the information available so far indicates the worker is… Read more Audio

An attempt is underway to clean up the more than 8000 tons of space debris circling the globe.

That debris, which comprises old satellites and small pieces of metal, is a threat to services like… Read more Audio

The government is due to deliver its plans to "tilt the balance" of the housing market towards first-home buyers on Tuesday morning.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to reporters on Monday ahead… Read more Audio

A first home buyer is asking the government to change the first home grant scheme and restrict investors from buying up houses.

The government will today unveil its long-awaited plan to help first… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

The National Party says the government's approach to the trans-Tasman bubble is getting comical.

The Government is set to announce when it will open two-way travel bubble in a fortnight - on April… Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

People in Napier are hoping the government's housing package which will be announced at 9 o'clock this morning will include measures that could help ease the city's homeless problem. 

Napier has the… Read more Audio

The Corrections Association is frustrated the Government is moving quickly to improve the treatment of prisoners but nothing is being done about assaults on prison officers.

Corrections Minister… Read more Audio

Trials in the United States of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine have confirmed that it's safe and effective.

Around 32,000 people took part, and the vaccine was 79 percent effective at stopping… Read more Audio