Morning Report for Thursday 13 October 2022

8:56 AM.There is some major controversy in one of the country's biggest elections.

Bird of the Year is back next week but in a contentious decision, the two-time champion kākāpō has been barred from the… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.New Zealand's Black Caps cricketers look like they're starting to find some form ahead of the Twenty 20 World Cup in Australia later this month.

They beat Bangladesh by 48 runs yesterday in… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.The industry association for dog breeders says demand for puppies is still high despite many going unsold online.

Backyard breeding exploded in popularity throughout the pandemic, with prices… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.It's welcome news for sectors struggling with workforce shortages - within weeks skilled migrants and their parents will again be able to gain residency.

The tap was turned off for skilled migrants… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The Police Minister is facing criticism after suggesting laws may change to allow officers to keep taking photos of people they deem suspicious. 

Chris Hipkins says the pendulum has swung too far in… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.Business owners in Auckland's beachside suburb Takapuna are shocked that a prominent Michael Hill store has been the repeated target of ram raids - so much so that it's closed while the company looks… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The Gloriavale Christian Community will appear for the first time at the Abuse in Care Inquiry when it resumes in Auckland today.

It's the last public hearing for the Royal Commission, which started… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.Anyone who bought a home at the top of the market and wants to sell now is in for a tough ride.

The latest data shows the national average house price dropped over the past year for the first time in… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.The Silver Ferns have beaten world number one Australia 56-48 in their opening netball test of the Constellation Cup in Auckland last night,

New Zealand got off to a 10-goal lead in the first… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.The police minister is facing fierce criticism over his suggestion the Government may change the law to allow officers to keep taking photographs of adults and children for looking out of place or… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.The police minister is facing fierce criticism over his suggestion the Government may change the law to allow officers to keep taking photographs of adults and children for looking out of place or… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.The skilled migrant residency visa is reopening within weeks but an immigration adviser says it's taken too long given there's no immediate change to the system.

The tap was turned off for skilled… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The Government's being told it is still not doing enough to ensure much needed foreign workers can get into the country.

The skilled migrant category has just been re-opened after being slammed shut… Read more Audio

6:50 AM.Alpine trampers are among those who are devastated by the potential closure of Ruapehu Apline Lifts.

The skifield owner has appointed voluntary administrators following years of financial pressure… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.The union for hospitality workers is calling for an end to inconsistent working hours and stagnant wages in a new campaign representing up to 100,000 people.

Unite Union says employers have relied on… Read more Audio

6:18 AM.According to the latest SEEK NZ Employment Report, national job ads fell 4 percent month on month for September.

It marks the second fall this year.

The biggest drop off in vacancies were in… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Consumer rights advocates have complained to the Commerce Commission alleging Jetstar is misleading passengers about their rights, and breaching the Fair Trading Act.

Consumer New Zealand says its… Read more Audio