Morning Report for Friday 16 December 2022

8:46 AM.With temperatures on the rise as we head into summer, University of Otago researchers are reminding people that it takes more than just wearing sunscreen to be sun smart. 

New Zealand has one of the… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Parliament has come to a close for 2022, a year that's seen political fortunes twist and turn.

More drama will almost certainly arrive next year, Election year, but here are some of the political… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Abuse in Care inquiry has recognised that torture was carried out in the adolescent unit at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s.

It's released its report into the unit run by… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.Kane Williamson has ended his successful reign as Black Caps test captain, stepping down as skipper in a bid to reduce his workload. Tim Southee takes charge and will lead New Zealand in two looming… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Fijian political party the People's Alliance leader Sitiveni Rabuka says serious questions have been raised about the integrity of the Fiji's entire electoral system.

He says the leaders of at least… Read more Audio

8:18 AM.To Fiji where a group of opposition party leaders are calling for a halt to the counting of votes from Wednesday's general election, and an audit of the country's electoral system.

It comes after… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Auckland Council went out with a bang in it's last meeting for the year yesterday.

Mayor Wayne Brown's throw-away comment about Auckland Airport's shares reducing in value caused an hour-long halt in… Read more Audio

7:57 AM.Christmas is expensive for many New Zealanders at the best of times, let alone with the rising cost of living, but finding thoughtful gifts that don't break the bank doesn't have to be hard. Read more Audio

7:55 AM.It will be a long weekend of waiting for football fans - ahead of the World Cup final between France and Argentina in Qatar on Monday morning.

France are aiming to become just the third team to… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.A looming oversupply of primary teachers could lead to layoffs over the next few years. 

The latest Ministry of Education forecast shows there could be between 640 and 1000 more teachers than jobs… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.Doctors, nurses and midwives from around the world are jumping at the chance to apply for straight-to-residence work visas.

They'RE been able to apply for residence before they even arrive in the… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.Auckland's mayor triggered a suspension in Auckland Airport's trading on the sharemarket yesterday with a throw-away comment during a council meeting.

While making his case for selling the council's… Read more Audio

7:30 AM.The final three episodes of a Netflix documentary series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been released overnight, with the couple sharing new revelations about the Royal family.

Prince Harry… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.Pharmac is seeking feedback to fund two lung cancer drugs, which could treat over 400 patients in their first year of being accessible.

The drug-buying agency has reached provisional agreements with… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.An RNZ investigation can reveal most of the work, and spending on a $1.5 million dollar Covid-19 vaccination campaign happened after almost everyone had been vaccinated.

Delays, questionable content… Read more Audio

6:48 AM.National's leader Christopher Luxon is pledging to be much bolder, if elected, than the incremental approach favoured by his forerunner, John Key.

The full details of his bold plan remain scant… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Auckland councillors voted to put its budget forward for consultation yesterday in a contentious meeting.

Major cuts to transport and community funding were among the main points of debate.

Wayne… Read more Audio

6:25 AM.A year ago flash floods left dozens of Manawatū homes water logged and covered in debris.

For some the cleanup continues, and for one homeowner, heavy rain prompts fears of floodwaters returning… Read more Audio

6:18 AM.For some, it's a New Zealand summer staple - but health authorities are warning not to eat raw shellfish because of the risk of contracting a serious stomach bug.

The growing presence of bacteria in… Read more Audio