Morning Report

Ingrid and Charlotte share some Christmas cracker jokes sent in by listeners. Read more Audio

The Christmas holidays are nearly upon most of us so there's peak interest in what the weather is up to.

Holiday makers are curious if they've chosen their destination well and others need to know if… Read more Audio

The leaders of the six political parties in parliament have all provided us with a Christmas message, which we'll run throughout the programme.

First up are Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, followed… Read more Audio

Hundreds of migrant workers are unsure whether they can stay in the country after their employer went into receivership on Thursday.

The ELE labour hire and recruitment firm was unable to pay staff… Read more Audio

Retailers are having a chilly Christmas as customers tighten their budgets to weather the cost of living crisis.

Shoppers are buying fewer presents and saving their cash for food and other daily… Read more Audio

Wellington organisation Room at the Inn has been putting on a free Christmas day lunch for the past 60 years.

This year, it's one of only a few, with other providers opting out.

Room at the Inn… Read more Audio

An education researcher says NCEA pass rates in the Cook Islands and Niue will "fall through the floor" if literacy and numeracy tests become compulsory in 2026.

The New Zealand government is… Read more Audio

Wellingtonians are being urged to store emergency water supplies as the capital faces possible severe restrictions.

Wellington Water is preparing for level four restrictions, which would ban all… Read more Audio

In the lead up to Christmas, thousands of people will arrive at Kaiteriteri Beach at the top of the South Island, to camp near the sandy shores that are the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.

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There has been a massive drop in referrals for mental health disorders over the past eight years.

Te Whatu Ora figures released under the Official Information Act show the biggest drop was in mood… Read more Audio