Morning Report

The Health and Safety Forum's inaugural 'State of a Thriving Nation' report paints a concerning picture of workplace safety in New Zealand.

The Forum's CEO Francois Barton says it's not all doom and… Read more Audio

The number of job ads are down 26 percent compared to last year, according to the latest SEEK employment report.

At the same time demand for jobs on offer is at the highest level on record.

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While it didn't break records, one of late Christchurch artist Bill Hammond's most celebrated pieces went for a very rare price in the New Zealand art market.

Melting Moments I, featuring the… Read more Audio

Bottom trawling could be banned in up to 89 percent of the Hauraki Gulf The government has released several options for trawl corridors, or limited zones where trawling can occur, with public feedback… Read more Audio

There's relief all round in the All Black Camp with All Blacks lock Scott Barrett free to play in their opening World Cup match against hosts France on Saturday week.

An independent judiciary has… Read more Audio

Too little, too late. That's the view of the National Party at the government's plan to cut roughly $4 billion worth of spending over the next four years.

That would be over and above a $4 billion… Read more Audio

A new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free wildlife sanctuary.

Three-year-old female, Waitaa and six-year-old male Bendigo join two takahē already living in Zealandia, Te… Read more Audio

The Mayor of Rotorua wants more police to be stationed in the city following by a spate of assaults of young people.

A young girl was attacked at a bus stop yesterday afternoon, just days after a… Read more Audio

The Spanish Football Federation has called an urgent meeting looking into the controversial kiss Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso's lips at the Women's World Cup final.

Prosecutors have… Read more Audio

The country is at risk of falling into a deeper recession for longer according to the annual report from the International Monetary Fund.

The report says the Reserve Bank's interest rate rises are… Read more Audio

Two Muriwai residents whose storm-damaged homes have been categorised are still feeling nervous.

Caroline Bell-Booth's house has been put into category three. She is relieved to qualify for the… Read more Audio