Morning Report

Interest in birds surged through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world as people found themselves stuck at home.

Using the Google search index, researchers recorded a surge of interest in bird feeding… Read more Audio

The residential retirement sector is regulated by a 20-year-old Act, and many say it is unfair to residents and their families.

The government is calling for submissions on proposals to ensure a… Read more Audio

There's some hope on the horizon for the country's elderly, with reform of retirement villages ahead.

The sector is regulated by a 20-year-old Act, and many say it is unfair to residents and their… Read more Audio

The Crown's key clinical witness in the Lauren Dickason murder trial has conceded Dickason could have been suffering from postpartum depression when she killed her three children.

This is despite his… Read more Audio

Former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community say the secretive sect is cracking under pressure - and they want it shut down.

Its leader, Howard Temple, appeared in the Greymouth District… Read more Audio

South Africa and Jamaica have beaten the odds and qualified for the last 16 at the Football World Cup.

South Africa scored a stoppage time 3-2 win over Italy in Wellington, while Jamaica drew nil-all… Read more Audio

A new chief executive is sweeping through the New Plymouth District Council with a cost-cutting scythe.

The council is facing losing more than a quarter of its senior management staff.

It's part of… Read more Audio

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has rejected any climate criticism his party has received over its transport policy.

National wants to spend about $25 billion dollars to build a suite of… Read more Audio

RNZ is promising a full response to findings of an investigation into editorial standards.

An independent panel review was launched in June after an RNZ web reporter was found to have edited wire… Read more Audio