Morning Report

Labour MP Stuart Nash has been sacked from all of his ministerial portfolios, over a quote  "inexcusable" breach of Cabinet rules.

Nash was already on a 'final warning' before a Stuff report last… Read more Audio

The Justice Minister says new legislation passed last night shows the government is going after gang leaders where it hurts most - their pockets.

The new laws give police powers to go after the… Read more Audio

Transpower's urgent plea for residents in the wider Christchurch area to reduce their power use last night helped stave off forced power cuts. 

The national electricity grid operator put out the… Read more Audio

Hundreds of cheeses have been sniffed, tasted, and otherwise assessed to determine the country's 20th annual Champions of Cheese awards. 

Thirty judges took part, assessing 20 categories, such as… Read more Audio

Wellington's bars and restaurants say the inner city desperately needs a spruce up for their businesses to stay afloat.

They say increasing supply costs and waning customer numbers are causing more… Read more Audio

Humza Yousaf has been elected leader of the Scottish National party.

He succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader and Scotland's first minister after a vote of party members.

It was a narrow victory, after… Read more Audio

Enrolments numbers have taken a hit at North Island universities, despite the return of more international students.

Victoria University has had the biggest drop, with 1470 fewer domestic students… Read more Audio