Morning Report

Another 18-year-old is in hospital with meningococcal, the second in less than 24 hours and the fourth case in Christchurch so far this year. 

On Wednesday a fellow 18 year old university student had… Read more Audio

Health experts are warning that schools without adequate Covid-19 safety measures could cause another outbreak of the virus.

In an editorial published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today… Read more Audio

Repeated delays, cancellations and mechanical problems on the Interislander ferries are causing nightmares for tourism and accomodation providers in Picton.

Destination Marlborough general manager… Read more Audio

Widespread school closures are likely next week after primary and kindergarten teachers voted to go on strike on the same day as secondary school teachers.

The decision means nearly 50,000 union… Read more Audio

If you've got a palate for a pint - would you rather your afternoon ale taste like prunes, barley wine, or smoke?

Those at the Rare Beer Challenge being held in Wellington and Auckland on Friday will… Read more Audio

Westminster Abbey will close its doors to the public on 25 April to prepare for the King's coronation.

Preparations are well underway for the crowning of King Charles and his wife, Queen Consort… Read more Audio

An independent panel is calling for a complete review of how complaints about lawyers are handled.

Its three members say the old legislation is no longer fit for purpose. 

The 192 page report calls… Read more Audio

Fired Up Stilettos is a group of 19 strip dancers who were told by way of a Facebook post that their services were no longer required at the Wellington club known as Calendar Girls.

The women had… Read more Audio

Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama spent last night in police custody in Suva after being arrested and charged with abuse of office. 

He is due to appear in court today.

RNZ Pacific… Read more Audio

A leading Northland lawyer says she and other collegues have been uneasy about their safety at the Whangārei courthouse for some time. 

A family lawyer is in hospital with serious injuries after… Read more Audio

Police had to break up arguments and ask people to leave when protesters turned up at a Dargaville meeting organised by opponents of co-governance.

Organiser Julian Batchelor tried to give a one-hour… Read more Audio