Morning Report

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

England have fought back to win the final test of the Ashes series, beating Australia by 49 runs at the Oval in London.

It means the series is tied 2-2, but Australia retain the Ashes.

Stuart Broad… Read more Audio

Australia remain alive in the FIFA World Cup after thumping Canada 4-0 in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16.

Australia finish top of Group B, with Nigeria second, while Olympic champions Canada… Read more Audio

Five councils in Hawke's Bay will meet this week to vote on a cost sharing deal to buy out cyclone damaged homes at high risk of being flooded again.

The details of the agreement are not yet known… Read more Audio

A charity supporting exploited Chinese migrant workers is accused of threatening to withdraw its help if the workers speak to media.

The Auckland based CNSST Foundation offers a range of services to… Read more Audio

Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving.

But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns coach is backing her side's ability to overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke as they prepare for the business end of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.

The 21-year-old is… Read more Audio

Secondary teachers are hoping they'll get the chance to vote on a new deal to settle a pay dispute next week.

An independent arbitration panel is recommending a pay rise of 14.5 percent over three… Read more Audio