Morning Report

Cyclone Jasper is edging closer to Australia's northeast, with risks of storm surges and damaging winds. It's expected to make landfall later today, and residents in Cairns were given 'prepare to… Read more Audio

Minister of Treaty negotiations Paul Goldsmith says he's committed to settling Ngapuhi's treaty claim, but says he doesn't want to "relitigate" arguments around legal sovereignty. On Saturday Waitangi… Read more Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

The Green Party has welcomed this morning's joint statement from the prime ministers of New Zealand, Australia, and Canada calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza. It comes just before an emergency… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Super-heroes of the Marvel Universe feature in the worldwide premiere of an exhibition opening today in Wellington. Home to Iron Man, Thor and their band of Avengers, the exhibition explores Marvel's… Read more Audio

Two high school counsellors have been awarded almost $1.8m by the courts for the workplace stress they dealt with. Kath and Ron Cronin-Lampe were both counsellors at Melville High School in Hamilton… Read more Audio

An expert in construction management said it's a good thing the Commerce Commission has filed charges against two companies for cartel conduct. The charges allege the companies rigged bids for… Read more Audio

The Labour Party says the government's moves to change the Reserve Bank's mandate is pointless, and a backwards step. The bill, being passed under urgency through all stages, is the first piece of… Read more Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

Payroll experts warn Te Whatu Ora's more than two-billion-dollar backpay bill owed to staff will keep growing because the Holidays Act is not fit for purpose. As well as the amount owed for wrongly… Read more Audio

The new Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Ocean and Fisheries, Shane Jones, has put climate change and environmental laws firmly in his sights. In Parliament yesterday, the New Zealand… Read more Audio