Morning Report

The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, Mark Mitchell, was in Christchurch assessing the scale of the Port Hills fire first-hand.

Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Read more Audio

A leaked draft Cabinet paper shows the Government is looking into allowing more overseas investment for build-to-rent housing.

The coalition has already said it will amend the Overseas Investment Act… Read more Audio

The fire raging on Christchurch's Port Hills has spread south into the Selwyn District Council area.

It, along with Christchurch City, declared a state of local emergency yesterday to help… Read more Audio

Wildfire scientists have taken samples of the soil, moisture and fuel sources near the fire in the Port Hills, to help predict how the blaze might spread.

The Crown research institute for forestry… Read more Audio

Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.

The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Read more Audio

Firefighters are continuing to battle the major blaze in the Port Hills.

It's now 630 hectares in size and has a 12 kilometre perimeter.

Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio

Many new primary school teachers feel 'unprepared' for teaching maths, according to a new report by the Education Review Office.

The ERO found almost a quarter of new primary school teachers are not… Read more Audio

The axe is hovering above Wellington City Council services as the meeting on its long term plan kicks off this morning.

A 15.4% rate increase, shutting down a pool, selling Wellington Airport shares… Read more Audio

KiwiRail is beginning the process of cancelling its contract with an overseas boat builder for two new Interislander ferries.

The Government declined a request for more funding to buy the ferries and… Read more Audio