Morning Report

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

A controversial new bill making it easier for workers to be classified as contractors is now law. Barrister Mai Chen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by dogs in Northland; The government is seeking advice… Read more Audio

Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is halfway through his swim mission down the east coast of the North Island to call on an end to bottom trawling in vital marine ecosystems. Ridler spoke to… Read more Audio

The Transport Agency says work is being done to clear slips which have closed most of State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa, following flooding in Little River. NZTA'S Regional Manager for… Read more Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

One Auckland job ad has received more than 2500 applications - and counting. The customer service role with mobile firm Oppo has been listed on Seek.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

National water reforms mean the city has to move away from how residents have always paid for water, in their rates, to either a set charge or user pays. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio

An Antarctic sediment sample dating back millions of years shows a major ice sheet partially or totally collapsed during a previous warm period. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports. Audio

Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio