Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues; Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair; Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny; There's now evidence of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend.