Morning Report

Government agencies have been instructed to prefer wool over synthetic fibres where possible in its buildings.

This comes after the struggling industry hit headlines this year - with wool selling for… Read more Audio

Advocates for disabled people are disappointed the newly appointed Minister for Disability Issues - National's Penny Simmonds - doesn't have a seat at the Cabinet table.

The Disability Support… Read more Audio

Community sport clubs are worried new legislation which favours corporate business models will force many to close. They have until April next year to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies… Read more Audio

A senior police controller told the inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks he believed the scene was safe for paramedics when he called for their help.

The inquiry into the 51 murders has… Read more Audio

A Court of Appeal hearing begins today to determine whether David Tamihere's double murder conviction may have amounted to a miscarriage of justice.

Tamihere served 20 years in jail after being found… Read more Audio

In the recent election ACT pulled off one of its most impressive feats - with Brooke van Velden flipping the seat of Tāmaki.

National's Simon O'Connor had held it with majority of over 8,000, but… Read more Audio

State broadcasters RNZ and TVNZ have had their independence called into question by the new deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters.

Peters accused the two outlets of taking bribes from the previous… Read more Audio

Former National Party leader Judith Collins has a prominent role with the new government, appointed to several ministerial posts as well as the position of Attorney-General.

A lawyer by profession… Read more Audio