Morning Report for Wednesday 6 September 2017

6:00 AM.Metservice says more lightning on the way for Auckland; Sex abuse claims passed to police without victims knowing; Auckland Uni slips up in international ranks; Auckland locals want colonial statue to… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.New figures obtained under the Official Information Act show there are more than twice as many children in state custody as there are available foster parents. Audio

6:42 AM.The owner of Favona Lodge in Mangere, Mike Ross, says his tenants are now becoming permanent residents or finding private rentals because they have given up hope of getting a state home. Audio

6:44 AM.As BNZ rolls out smart ATM technology in its BNZ branches from today, First Union claims two dozen bank workers could lose their jobs in major centres throughout the country. Audio

6:46 AM.The New Zealand men's football team, the All Whites, have made it through to the final stage of the 2018 World Cup qualifying process after their 2-2 tie with the Solomon Islands in Honiara yesterday.

6:50 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

7:16 AM.The Ministry of Social Development is being accused of a mass breach of privacy after it sent details to police about hundreds of claims of sexual and physical abuse of children in state care. Amanda… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.Three of New Zealand's eight universities have slipped in a key international ranking, including this country's highest ranked institution, the University of Auckland. Audio

7:48 AM.There's a major mumps outbreak in Auckland and health authorities are struggling to get on top of it. Health Service clinical leader Julia Peters told Guyon Espiner those born after 1981 need to… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.New figures from the Ministry for Vulnerable Children show there are now more than twice as many children in state care as there are foster parents to look after them. The ministry admits the lack of… Read more Audio

8:13 AM.Three South Auckland homes were struck by lightning early this morning, two caught fire. Audio

8:19 AM.Tax has been a topic of contention in the lead up to this year's election, with most parties wanting to bring in new policies. The Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan joins us. Audio

8:24 AM.French magazine "Closer" has been found guilty overnight of privacy breaches for printing topless photos of Prince William's wife - Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. Our correspondent in Paris is Peter… Read more Audio

8:28 AM.The High Court hears a case in which kiwifruit growers are seeking compensation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which they say failed to protect them from known biosecurity risks by… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.Almost 120,000 Rohingya-Muslims have fled Myanmar to Bangladesh in recent days, escaping the latest outbreak of violence. But Bangladesh's hospitals are struggling to treat the dozens of Rohingya… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Politicians in Wellington have been asked some tough questions about disability issues and support benefits, during a debate in the capital. Despite making up a sizeable chunk of the voting public… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Political commentators in Tonga believe that last month's dissolution of Parliament by royal decree is not a sign democracy is failing in the kingdom. Audio

8:57 AM.A fleet of waka sailing into Wellington harbour will signal the start of the New Zealand Arts Festival next year. As they arrive around the waterfront a 1,000-strong kapahaka group and a massed choir… Read more Audio