Morning Report

The new Police Minister has made it clear that she won't be playing political football with the issue of crime.

Ginny Andersen is finishing her first week in the job, spending just two months as a… Read more Audio

Auckland has pulled out of the Local Government Association with Mayor Wayne Brown describing the organisation as too Wellington beltway and its conferences an opportunity for members to dance and… Read more Audio

Super Rugby Aupiki comes to a head this weekend after an extended yet still short season, with the Chiefs Manawa looking all but unstoppable in their quest to make it back-to-back titles.

The… Read more Audio

A Christchurch woman who has put up with intravenous feeding and two ostomy bags for a whole year still has no idea when she will be able to have surgery.

Beri Cakal is lucky to have survived a bowel… Read more Audio

The Principals' Federation is giving National's latest education announcement a failed grade.

The organisation says the new policy announced by Christopher Luxon - with its emphasis on the three Rs… Read more Audio

Auckland Pride's executive director says court action was taken against an anti-trans activist because they believe she will incite hatred and violence against trans people.

Rainbow groups are taking… Read more Audio

An Auckland councillor says the decision to pull out of Local Government New Zealand has dented confidence in the Auckland council.

Mayor Wayne Brown has used his deciding vote to quit the national… Read more Audio