Morning Report

Far North conservationists are pleading with dog owners to tighten the leash after at least six kiwi were found mauled in the past fortnight.

The dead birds were found in Opua Forest near Paihia… Read more Audio

Lyttleton locals will have a chance to voice their frustrations tonight on how cruise ships are disrupting their community.

Environment Canterbury says when the ships are in port bus services… Read more Audio

Auckland has been found to be a more sustainable city than Copenhagen or Amsterdam, but it's lagging well behind when it comes to innovation.

The 'State of the City' report reviewed areas like… Read more Audio

The All Blacks World Cup squad has been named, with coach Ian Foster springing no surprises.

The 33-strong squad includes veteran lock Brodie Retallick, who put a scare through the camp when he came… Read more Audio

Two registered nurses say they're shocked a majority of Te Whatu Ora nurses and midwives voted to accept the new pay offer achieved through arbitration.

The settlement includes a $4,000 salary… Read more Audio

Te Pāti Māori co-leader says if police are going to adopt a gun first response then they need to be more transparent about the reasons for such a use of force.

A Critical Incident Investigation by… Read more Audio

The blockbuster film Barbie has racked up more than a billion dollars US at the global box office, with the craze even reaching small town New Zealand.

Less than a month after release, director Greta… Read more Audio

A climate scientist is warning rising ocean temperatures will make severe weather events such as cyclones more catastrophic.

GNS and NIWA say it's been 3 million years since the Earth experienced… Read more Audio

Dozens of countries, including New Zealand, have pulled out of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, citing sweltering temperatures, inadequate toilet facilities and a lack of food.

The two-week… Read more Audio

Australia's Queensland Police Service has launched what they're calling a 'cheeky campaign' to poach New Zealand officers.

'Warmer days and higher pays' is what they're promising the cops who make… Read more Audio