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Otago, Southland drough declared, fire crews on standby
7:25 AM.Fire crews and helicopters are on standby across central Otago as temperatures hit the mid-30s, and rising winds and low humidity levels push the risk of fire to extreme levels. It comes as a drought… Read more Audio
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Child poverty law welcomed by Children's Commissioner
7:22 AM.The government says it will set both three-yearly and 10-year targets for reducing child poverty. And it will give yearly updates in the Budget. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlined the plan… Read more Video, Audio
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Racism against Māori, Pasifika in schools revealed
7:18 AM.Disturbing complaints by students about racism in schools have emerged in a new report published today. Students say they suffered from racial stereotypes and low expectations from teachers, as well… Read more Audio
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Speculation mounts over National leadership
7:09 AM.Speculation is mounting about the future of Bill English as National leader. As the Opposition seeks to regroup in the wake of the election loss questions are also being raised about deputy leader… Read more Audio
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Business News for 31 January 2018
6:49 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Medicinal cannabis moves 'woefully inadequate' - Dylan Kelly
6:42 AM.The late Helen Kelly's son Dylan Kelly says his mother would've been deeply disappointed with the Government's medicinal cannabis bill, calling it woefully inadequate. Audio
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Child poverty law: PM to unveil govt targets 'very shortly'
6:40 AM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is poised to unveil her first set of targets for reducing child poverty. And it could be as soon as Wednesday afternoon, with Ms Ardern due to make a major speech… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 31 January 2018
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 31 January 2018
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Stricter dog daycare rules urged after dog's death
6:14 AM.An Auckland woman is calling for strict rules for doggy daycare centres after the death of her family's pet. Natalie Newton of Milford says her two-year-old bulldog Tank died of a heart attack… Read more Audio
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Waka-jumping bill passes first reading in Parliament
6:11 AM.The Government's so-called waka jumping bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party and is part of the coalition deal between… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 31 January 2018
6:00 AM.Speculation mounts over Bill English's National leadership, Racism against Maori, Pasifika in schools revealed, Child poverty law welcomed by Children's Commissioner, Otago, Southland drough declared… Read more Audio
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Storms, tides hit dotterel populations
8:55 AM.They are rarer than kiwi, but many beachgoers remain unaware of the precarious plight of the New Zealand dotterel. While some dotterel populations have had a bumper breeding season, some nesting areas… Read more Audio
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Weather: Back to school in record heat
8:52 AM.The end of the summer holidays and the first day of school might be welcomed by parents, but teachers and students are braced to return to the classroom in record heat. James Morris is the Principal… Read more Audio
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Sex abuse victim wants churches in govt inquiry
8:41 AM.A victim of sexual abuse has accused the Catholic Church in New Zealand of a sophisticated systemic cover-up - and says it will not make protecting children a priority unless it is forced to do so by… Read more Audio
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Mathematician accuses university of discrimination, loses case
8:38 AM.A self-described mathematical genius who accused the University of Canterbury of discrimination has had her claim struck out. Dr Gabriella Popa complained to the Human Rights Commission in 2015… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 30 January 2018
8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Work begins on replacing the Hobbit Law
8:26 AM.The actors' union is optimistic a new working group will find a way to restore collective bargaining rights for film workers, without necessarily changing the status of those who wish to continue… Read more Audio
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Electric cars: Growing sales hits road funding - AA
8:22 AM.The Automobile Association says funding for roads will be severely depleted in coming years as more electric and fuel-efficient cars hit the road. Almost all of the government kitty for roading comes… Read more Audio
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'Hold the outside door handle, your hand gets burnt'
8:17 AM.Before it rains, Tuesday is going to be even hotter in Central Otago. Linda Mitchell, who was serving ice-creams from her Mr Whippy van in Cromwell until late on Monday, and Shona Bain, who runs a bed… Read more Audio
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Does declaring a drought help or hurt farmers?
8:10 AM.Farmers in Otago and Southland are hoping the rains forecast for later in the week will deliver them from drought. Rivers in the area are at record lows and the low rainfall over the last year has… Read more Audio
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Splat! Close encounters of the jellyfish kind
7:57 AM.Warm weather and ocean currents have brought a plague of jellyfish to Wellington beaches. Audio
