Morning Report

For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae.

The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara.

The number of people behind in their debt payments has eased but is up on a year ago.

That's the word from credit reporting firm Centrix, who's latest monthly report shows the squeeze on household… Read more Audio

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The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety.

But the couple's… Read more Audio

Teachers will find out tomorrow if the Government will approve an arbitration panel recommendation for a 14.5 percent pay rise.

The Ministry of Education has recommended the offer to Cabinet and if… Read more Audio

The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance.

National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building… Read more Audio

On the East Coast, forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation and uncertainty about the future.

After Cyclone Gabrielle, contractors are turning to other ways to make ends… Read more Audio

How the Government and Hawke's Bay councils will share the costs of buying out some property owners in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, is still to be revealed.

Council's can't say what the cost split… Read more Audio

Labour has unveiled their new party list and it features a few surprises.

Willow-Jean Prime has been brought to the front bench, moving up nine spots.

Meanwhile, Michael Wood has slipped further… Read more Audio