Morning Report

More than 6,000 people are enraged by a Ministry of Education decision to fit schools with American synthetic carpet over homegrown wool varieties.

The government has signed a nearly $8 million deal… Read more Audio

The number of people representing themselves in family court has dramatically increased in the last 10 years.

Official information shows the instances of family court cases involving a… Read more Audio

Almost 900 FIRST Union members have voted in favour of taking nationwide strike action against Westpac Bank starting this Wednesday.

FIRST Union organiser, Bill Bradford, says the bank makes huge… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns have finished without a medal at the netball World Cup after losing 52-45 to Jamaica in the bronze medal match in Cape Town on Monday morning.

New Zealand went to South Africa as… Read more Audio

The cost of food is still rocketing up, but not as much as it has been in the past.

That's according to Infometrics' latest crunching of supermarket data for July showing their costs are up about… Read more Audio

A leading dental expert says a tax on sugary drinks should come before paying off the dental bill they cause.

The Green Party promises to make basic dental care free for everyone in their latest… Read more Audio

Infrastructure New Zealand believes Labour's Auckland Harbour crossing proposals show great vision, but questions remain.

The plan is to dig three tunnels - two for traffic and one for rail - under… Read more Audio

The future of the Commonwealth Games appears to be up in the air, after another prospective host city pulled out.

Alberta hasn't even been confirmed as host of the 2030 games, but it has announced it… Read more Audio