Morning Report

A worldwide search has been launched to find one of the planet's most iconic musical instruments - Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass guitar.

It's called the Lost Bass Project and they're… Read more Audio

The Problem Gambling Foundation would like regulators to bring in stricter rules for casinos.

SkyCity had over a quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value yesterday, after Internal… Read more Audio

The impact invasive species have on biodiversity is costing the world around $423 billion, with costs quadrupling every decade since the 1970s.

That comes from a new report out today on the drivers… Read more Audio

A gut cancer patient paying more than $100,000 for treatment wants Pharmac to fund the drugs that are keeping her alive. 

And she's not alone - gut cancers are one of the most common form of cancer… Read more Audio

Vanuatu's parliament has elected Sato Kilman Prime Minister for the a record fifth time bringing to an end Alatoi Ishamel Kalsakau's nine-month reign as the leader of the government.

The vote came… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has launched a highly-visible campaign which highlights - in its words - why the country will be worse off under a Christopher Luxon-led National government.

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Hosting three women's world cups in the space of 18 months was considered a boost for women's sport in New Zealand - even before a ball was bowled or a tackle made.

Now that the cricket, rugby, and… Read more Audio

Gore District Council's embattled chief executive, Stephen Parry, has resigned after more than two decades in the job.

It's been a fraught term for the local government stalwart, with the 22-year… Read more Audio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced his minister of defence, Oleksii Reznikov.

The dismissal is not unexpected, but it does come amid a major Ukrainian offensive. President Zelenskyy… Read more Audio

Some education researchers are warning voters to treat with caution politicians' claims the school system is in crisis.

New Zealand children's scores in international tests have never been worse and… Read more Audio