Morning Report for Monday 2 September 2019

8:55 AM.A possible world record bluefin tuna has been hauled-in by three fishermen at 'Spot X' somewhere near Gisborne. The 156.8 kilogram monster is a touch over the most-recent biggest tuna which was also… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Celebrations will take place all over the country this week to mark Tonga Language week but in Tonga, locals are preparing for their own celebration. Tonga will open its first ever public library next… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Taking moa bones from public conservation land is illegal but no one's ever been prosecuted for looting the extinct birds' bones - that's despite a number of investigations over the past five years… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.New race relations commissioner Meng Foon told Morning Report last week his first moves in the role will be to continue the debate on "hate speech, phobias, the isms in our country". He says there are… Read more Audio

8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.Brazil have defeated the Tall Blacks 102 to 94 in their first group stage at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. The result leaves the team in a difficult spot, they will need to upset Greece if… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.A company asked to run more powerful e-scooters on footpaths, and emails show the Transport Agency discussed the idea. The emails also show a trail of confusion up to a point where officials had an… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.A suggestion pupils as young as 11 should be allowed to sit new high-stakes NCEA tests in literacy and numeracy is being resisted by primary and intermediate school principals. The external… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.The Cancer Society wants tangible targets put in place for the new Cancer Control Agency, following the announcement of the government's new cancer strategy yesterday. Earlier on Morning Report the… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The stand-in Black Caps cricket captain Tim Southee says he's relishing the role and was pleased with his side's efforts in this morning's 5 wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 in Pallekelle.

7:47 AM.All lanes on Auckland's Harbour Bridge are now open after a truck crash this morning, but NZTA is warning commuters that it could take up to 90 minutes longer to reach their destination. RNZ's Katie… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Primary and intermediate school principals are fighting a proposal to let children as young as 11 sit new high-stakes NCEA tests in literacy and numeracy. Students will have to pass the… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.Schools and a marae have asked Auckland health officials for pop-up vaccination clinics as efforts to curb the measles outbreak ramp up. More than 300 people were vaccinated for free across three… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.Hurricane Dorian is about to hit the Bahamas and sweep through the US in the next few hours. Labelled as 'historic' and 'catastrophic', the Category 5 storm is predicted to devastate the Bahamas and… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.Health Minister David Clark says the government's new cancer plan will see the creation of an independent agency inside the Ministry of Health to help hold District Health Boards accountable. Mr Clark… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.Cancer doctors are promising faster diagnosis of cancer and better chances of survival for all New Zealanders under a new plan announced on Sunday. The government unveiled its long-awaited ten-year… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, seven young people attempted to harm themselves or take their own lives… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Whistle-blowers have lifted the lid on bullying, unsafe work practices and theft at Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women's Refuge. A damning report has backed workers' claims and highlighted serious… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, nine young people attempted to harm themselves or commit suicide in… Read more Audio

7:05 AM.The Black Caps seamer Tim Southee has heaped praise on Daryl Mitchell after the rookie all-rounder helped guide New Zealand to a five wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 cricket clash in… Read more Audio

6:50 AM.Matt Goodson of Salt Funds looks at the earnings and profits/losses of the big listed companies reported in past three weeks. Has the economy found a bottom. Where the future jobs will come from. How… Read more Audio

6:46 AM.Primary and intermediate school principals are opposing a suggestion their pupils should be allowed to sit new high-stakes NCEA tests in literacy and numeracy. The external assessments are part of an… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.An Otago University public health doctor and cancer epidemiologist has been appointed as the interim national director of the new Cancer Control Agency announced by the Government yesterday. Otago… Read more Audio

6:39 AM.There have been more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Residences since 2014. Oranga Tamariki spokesperson Ben Hannifin says it shows how traumatised and vulnerable young offenders are… Read more Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:19 AM.The Tall Blacks have opened their campaign at the Basketball World Cup in China with a 94 to 102 points loss to 12th-ranked Brazil. The match was a special milestone for veteran centre Tom… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Health Minister David Clark isn't biting back at National's criticism of the government's cancer action plan, saying he'll leave the politicking to the opposition. Yesterday the government unveiled… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.A group of schools is among community groups asking Auckland health officials for vaccination clinics to help combat the measles outbreak. There are now more than 900 confirmed cases of measles across… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps cricketers have beaten Sri Lanka by five wickets in the opening T20 international in Pallekelle. Audio

6:00 AM.Whistle-blowers lift the lid on bullying and unsafe work practices at Dunedin Women's Refuge, We reveal new details on how many young people have self-harmed in Youth Justice Facilities Audio