Morning Report

Defending champions New Caledonia are off to a great start at the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands - leading the field at the end of the first official day of competition.

On Monday the French… Read more Audio

World Vision says New Zealanders are spending more than ever on goods linked to forced and child labour, and there is no law to stop us doing so. 

The aid agency says New Zealanders imported nearly… Read more Audio

Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have a new beef with Waka Kotahi - the cost of "Pieday Friday".

They say the staff event - also known as "Whānau Friday" - could cost up to… Read more Audio

A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.

The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Read more Audio

A UN expert says war crimes have been committed by both Israel and Hamas fighters and he is reiterating calls for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict.

Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human… Read more Audio

A coalition agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First appears to be imminent, with incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying they're now discussing ministerial positions.

Mr Luxon… Read more Audio

National is assuring voters that the big hurdle of forging a coalition deal with Act and New Zeland First is almost complete with agreements reached on policies.

But the party won't say what's… Read more Audio

Newly-minted National MP Cameron Brewer has apologized for celebrating the return of "stale, pale males" in his election night victory speech, having ousted Labour's Vanushi Walters from Upper… Read more Audio

Woolworths New Zealand says there's been a huge increase in physical assaults on their employees in the last six months - up 131% compared to the same time last year.

The supermarket is pleading with… Read more Audio

This month's global climate summit in Dubai will host a bumper contingent of New Zealand businesses.

United Arab Emirates hosts are among the world's largest oil producers - drawing criticism that… Read more Audio