Morning Report

France and Colombia have both eased into the quarter-finals of the women's football World Cup. Audio

National says it will ban cellphones in all schools if it becomes the Government.

The UN report, Technology in Schools, released last month, found cellphones distract students and have a negative… Read more Audio

There's no such thing as an easy road repair job in Northland, but they don't get much bigger or more complicated than State Highway 1 south of Kaitaia, known as the Mangamuka Gorge.

In August 2022… Read more Audio

Landlords are increasingly controlling the market, as renters grapple with low supply and high demand for properties.

New research by Treasury, the Reserve Bank, and the Ministry of Housing, shows… Read more Audio

The Principals' Federation has dismissed National's proposed ban on cellphones in schools, calling it unnecessary and unworkable.

National says it will ban cellphones in schools if it becomes the… Read more Audio

Police in Palmerston North are responding to rising gang tensions in the city, after a man was shot and killed on Sunday afternoon.

The death is believed to be gang-related and Police have sent… Read more Audio

A climate policy expert says for New Zealand to hit 100% renewable energy, private investment is crucial.

One of the world's largest investment companies has launched a major new climate fund to help… Read more Audio

The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable… Read more Audio

France and Colombia have completed the quarter-final lineup at the women's football World Cup. Audio

Business news for 9 August 2023 Audio

A lifetime member of Black Power says gang leaders in Palmerston North are trying to keep the peace in the wake of a gang-related death on Sunday.

Police arrested three men with gang links in… Read more Audio