Morning Report

It could be handbags at ten paces at Webb's auction house this Sunday when six rare handbags go under the hammer.

The iconic Hermes Birkin handbags are on display in Auckland through the week and… Read more Audio

There's been a 93 percent rise in cocaine use in the 2022-to-23 period according to the Drug Foundation.

Meanwhile, seizures by police and customs as large as three tonnes have become more common… Read more Audio

A housing support manager is delighted by the Government's commitment to move whānau with children out of emergency housing sooner.

Under the new plan, families who've been living in emergency… Read more Audio

Experts say the cost of driving on a toll road needs to rise, even double, to make it worthwhile to open more.

Research shows the charges in place at just three highways are way lower than in other… Read more Audio

The government will introduce a bill on Thursday to establish a 'fast track' consenting regime, aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure projects.

Regional Development… Read more Audio

Nikki Haley has exited the race to become president of the United States, after winning just two races on Super Tuesday.

In a repeat of 2020, it leaves President Joe Biden to face his predecessor… Read more Audio

The government's gang crackdown could backfire, driving up rates of gang membership, increasing domestic violence and making it harder to exit gangs, according to expert advice from justice officials.

The Coalition is hoping private landlords will come to the rescue as it aims to end the blight of emergency housing.

It announced the start of its promised overhaul on Wednesday, including cracking… Read more Audio

The government is already facing criticism for its plan to get families with children out of emergency housing quicker.

The new plan will put whānau with children at the top of the social housing… Read more Audio