Morning Report for Tuesday 16 August 2022

8:54 AM.More now on Auckland University's tinnitus trial on tinnitus and it's likely impact on future treatments.

The results are positive, with the majority of triallists in citing improvements in their… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.The new public broadcasting entity is one step closer to becoming a reality, as the legislation setting it up makes its way through Parliament.

By mid next year Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media will… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Crown officials have conceded that failures by multiple agencies allowed thousands of children in its care to be abused over decades.

Monday was the first day of a two-week hearing before the Royal… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Auckland is chocker with mayoral candidates.

There are 22 of them and some are having a hard time getting the attention they think they deserve.

Jonty Dine caught up with a few. Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Auckland's new Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway is receiving a glowing thumbs-up from local climate activists.

All Aboard Aotearoa, an umbrella group of advocacy groups, and the Auckland City… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.It's now illegal for roving salespeople to ignore "do not knock" stickers.

Today's changes to the Fair Trading Act, mean door-to-door traders who ignore a 'Do Not Knock' sticker risk fines of up to… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.Bus drivers are backing the possibility of councils taking ownership of public transport operations.

 The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils… Read more Audio

8:18 AM.The Labour Party caucus will meet this week in an emergency meeting to discuss the actions of Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma.

As the Prime Minister and Labour leader took the podium yesterday for her… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.It will be up to parents to vote and decide if a convicted white supremacist jailed two years ago will be able to get onto the board of a local school.

The principal of Te Aratai College, or what… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.Most homeowners are still making healthy profits when they sell their houses, despite growing weakness in the market.

CoreLogic's latest "Pain & Gain" report shows 98.1 percent of properties resold… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and E tū are savouring a win in an employment case over whether employees can be forced to take annual leave during a lockdown.

The case went to court after… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.The Bus and Coach Association says the Government's plan to allow councils to take ownership of public transport assets shows an "appalling disregard for businesses".

The Government has unveiled its… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Māori nurses are calling for more Māori health workers.

They say there should be less focus on bringing in nurses from overseas.

As Ashleigh McCaull reports they want the government to prioritise… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Māori health campaigners are upset but not surprised by the woefully inadequate treatment of a Māori patient at Whanganui Hospital which ultimately led to his death.

A doctor at the hospital thought… Read more Audio

7:28 AM.A white supremacist jailed two years ago for sharing a video of the Christchurch terror attacks wants to be on the board of nearby school.

The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.A white supremacist jailed two years ago for sharing a video of the Christchurch terror attacks wants to be on the board of nearby school.

The principal of Te Aratai College, or what used to be… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.The Labour Party leader, Jacinda Ardern, has called a special caucus meeting for this week, where the main topic of discussion will be Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma.

When Ardern took the podium… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.The Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris as Tasman District prepares for heavy rain.

Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.Forecast heavy rain is making Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region.

Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.Rain has begun to fall in the Western part of the South Island - with heavy falls expected later today.

It is expected to be an extended weather event affecting Buller, Westland and parts of the… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.Councils will now be able to take over ownership and operation of public transport services.

The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils to own… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected.

Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Anxiety is rife in parts of Buller as residents once again brace for more flooding.

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the region from this morning until Thursday, with rivers and streams expected to rise… Read more Audio