Morning Report for Wednesday 30 August 2023

8:57 AM.Australian researchers have found thousands of endangered bats roosting in a cave on a remote Fijian island. Experts previously believed the bats' population was only in the hundreds. Siteri Tikoca is… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The cost of living crisis affects everyone - even lovers of the sausage roll are not immune to the rising cost of their favourite petrol station warmer treat. But how much are you prepared to pay… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.National party leader Christopher Luxon was forced to move his media stand-up on Monday after it was hijacked by a heckler. Luxon was in Pakuranga with local MP Simeon Brown when he was interrupted by… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.A law expert says there was no surprise in yesterday's suspension of a Te Pati Maori co-leader from the House for twenty-four hours. Graeme Edgeler says the Speaker in Parliament was right to suspend… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.A group opposed to a proposed airport at Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts.

Christchurch Airport has unveiled more detail for its controversial proposal to build… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.A new tool can help house hunters assess natural hazard risks before buying. The online Earthquake Commission portal identifies risks, information about insurance for natural hazards, and a map which… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.A Tertiary Education Commission briefing shows it believes Te Pukenga's plans to cut 400 jobs does not go far enough. Tertiary Education Union president Julie Douglas says the report is a disgrace… Read more Audio

8:09 AM.Immigration New Zealand is turning away migrants who have visas tied to employers under investigation. Ten people have been stopped at the border in the last two weeks, while almost 193 others have… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.The National Party will unveil its tax policy today, promising to provide targeted relief for middle New Zealand.

The party has released some detail about how much households could expect - for… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.More than 300 build-to-rent homes are set to be built next to Ellerslie Racecourse after a KiwiSaver provider bought the land. Simplicity is now the owner of a 1.4-hectare block of land in Remuera… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.A category one hurricane could gather more strength before it makes landfall in Florida tomorrow, meteorologists believe. Hurricane Idalia may be the first major hurricane in almost 200 years to track… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.A Tertiary Education Commission briefing shows it believes Te Pukenga's plans for 400 job losses do not go far enough. The June briefing to Education Minister Jan Tinetti shows the commission wants… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.An 80-year-old Northland man is sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a cold shed without power or running water after his house burnt to the ground. Now, however, the community is starting to rally… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.A Hawkes Bay Black Power family has complained it was forced to live in Mongrel mob territory because of a shortage of temporary housing. The Black Power family of five lost its home when the… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.The National Party is set to reveal its plans to cut taxes and provide details on how it will pay for them on Wednesday morning. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Migrants promised jobs with half a dozen companies that are now under investigation are being told not to come here and any who do arrive are being turned away at airports. Ten migrants have so far… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.A group opposed to an airport planned for Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the project all the way to the courts. Christchurch Airport yesterday unveiled more details of its controversial proposal… Read more Audio

6:43 AM.It's been revealed that Waka Kotahi knew of eight passenger trains running red lights last year, but only Te Huia was sanctioned In July Waka Kotahi said the particular circumstances of Te Huia's… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.The government has started turning migrants away at the border when they have visas tied to dodgy employers. Ten people have been stopped at the New Zealand border in the last two weeks, while 193… Read more Audio