Morning Report

We asked both Peter Dunne and the Parliament's speaker, David Carter, to appear on the programme this morning. They both declined. But listening to that was the Labour Party's finance spokesperson… Read more Audio

The Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee says a mass walk out in protest at Peter Dunne being allowed to keep his party leadership funding is childish. Audio

The police in West Auckland have begun a homicide inquiry after a 15-year-old Kelston Boys High School pupil died last night after an assault during rugby training. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Leader of the House, National's Gerry Brownlee, says opposition parties need to grow up with their protests over funding and privileges for the United Future leader, Peter Dunne. Audio

A Maori occupation group that's set up camp in Kaingaroa Forest in the Bay of Plenty say it's preparing for the long haul; A recent Maori health study claims there are significant inequalities and… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Dog control officers say dog attacks are far more common than reported, with people often unwilling to notify authorities. Audio

School principals are defending the right of Paeroa Central School to refuse to enrol an 11-year-old boy because he is violent and represents a risk to staff and students. Audio

The latest on the police investigation into the death of a fifteen year old Auckland boy, assaulted during school rugby training. Childish? or a justified protest? the walk out in parliament over… Read more Audio

A three year trial which has allowed mountain bikers to cycle the Heaphy Track each winter finishes this year when a decision will be made about continued access to the great walk. Audio