Morning Report

A local bluegrass group has learned the benefit of of keeping a close eye on social media after catching a break that could see their music streamed into millions of homes.

Last year You, Me… Read more Audio

The impact of forestry on indigenous peoples has been discussed at a UN meeting, after slash was strewn across Tairāwhiti's land and beaches during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Māori leaders were among dozens… Read more Audio

New Zealand Rugby reported a financial loss of $47 million when it opened the books at its annual meeting in Wellington on Thursday.

While commercial revenue reached a record high of $271 million… Read more Audio

The country's biggest publisher of news will soon begin charging readers of three mastheads for its online news.

Stuff is launching subscription-based websites for The Press, Waikato Times, and The… Read more Audio

A tax expert says changes are needed to income tax thresholds to make them fairer.

The tax debate has run hot since the release of two reports - including one commissioned by tax consultants… Read more Audio

Retired senior US military officers are landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand, including with the spy agency.

These are among hundreds of American veterans - including generals and… Read more Audio

Long time US TV host Jerry Springer, has died aged 79.

He was best known for his tabloid talk show which featured outrageous arguments, thrown chairs and physical confrontations between sparring… Read more Audio

Health professionals are calling for a ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies.

Genetic discrimination occurs when insurance companies use genetic tests to justify lifting premiums or… Read more Audio

North Canterbury people have got an apology from health officials for their failure to deliver a desperately needed after-hours clinic. 

Te Whatu Ora had promised the clinic would open at the end of… Read more Audio

A shortage of train drivers is preventing the expansion of passenger services between Hamilton and Auckland.

The train driver shortage, as well as a holdup obtaining safety compliance, means… Read more Audio