Morning Report for Monday 7 October 2019

6:09 AM.An academic who specialises in researching gangs says the Government's policies aren't to blame for an increase in gang members. There's been a 26 percent increase in gang membership in the past two… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.New Zealand shotputter Tom Walsh says he wouldn't change the way he approached yesterday's final at the Athletics World Champs despite having to settle for a bronze medal by just 1 centimetre. Walsh… Read more Audio

6:19 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:39 AM.Students who were at a Dunedin party where a young woman died on Saturday night say it was a typical fun affair -- until they tried to leave. The woman, who is yet to be named by police, was trampled… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Oranga Tamariki has defended its anti-bullying procedures and use of restraints on young people in care. A report published by the Children's Commissioner today, called 'A Hard Place to be Happy'… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.One of the long-standing tenets in the Catholic Church could be thrown out, in the Amazon at least. Pope Francis is considering allowing married men in remote communities of the Amazon to become… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

7:19 AM.Children living in five care and protection facilities run by the state and a charity say they are consistently bullied and many of them have suicidal thoughts. A report looking into what is called… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Adrian Orr's leadership style at the Reserve Bank is under fire from an economics professor who says the governor's desire to court celebrity status by shocking the markets will damage confidence in… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.The All Blacks thumped Namibia 71-9 in Tokyo in their third pool game at the Rugby World Cup last night but coach Steve Hansen was far from impressed with his side's performance. The world champions… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.The Children's Commissioner says institutionalised care for at-risk young people must become a relic of the past. A report into secure residential care has found children are often bullied by other… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Seven seats on the boards of almost every district health board are up for grabs on Saturday in the local body elections. All but the embattled Waikato DHB, which is under a commissioner, will be part… Read more Audio

7:54 AM.Extinction Rebellion protests have already started in Wellington as protestors hoping to bring attention to a global lack of action on climate change. Their stunts include spraying fake blood across… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Government is reinstating visas for parents of immigrants. The parent immigration category was effectively closed by National in 2016, out of concern sponsors were not honouring commitments to… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown… Read more Audio

8:26 AM.An employment consultant says too many companies, embroiled in disputes with their worker, are deliberately closing down to avoid paying any penalties. May Moncur, says she's often forced to abandon… Read more Audio

8:28 AM.Technology teachers say staff shortages are now so severe that some schools have been forced to close their workshops. They say the average age of technology teachers is 64 and with a construction… Read more Audio

8:31 AM.A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio

8:37 AM.Precious taonga taken back to England after James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand 250 years ago have been returned from Europe on loan, for an exhibition opening today at Gisborne's Tairawhiti… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The Chinese community is being warned again not to fall for a blessing scam that has just cost an Auckland woman tens of thousands of dollars. The police say they're investigating the case and would… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Public health experts are warning New Zealand regulators not to overcomplicate medical cannabis rules. They say overseas experience has often been that regulations have needed finetuning after doctors… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.The British drummer and founder of the band Cream, Ginger Baker, has died at the age of 80. Nicknamed Ginger for his flaming red hair, the musician was born Peter Edward Baker in South London. Audio