Morning Report

Consents granted to two companies allowing them to extract up to 8.8 billion litres of water each year from Christchurch aquifers have been quashed in the Court of Appeal.

Environment Canterbury… Read more Audio

A security expert warns New Zealand authorities should pay heed to a warning by Australia's top cop that hostile foreign governments could be working with organised crime groups here.

New Zealand… Read more Audio

A state of emergency has been declared in part of Timaru, where people were evacuated from homes at risk of flooding last night.

The declaration covers the Pleasant Point-Temuka ward, where damage to… Read more Audio

The National Party is accusing the Government of failing the building and construction sector.

A new report out today from CoreLogic says the sector's under extreme cost pressures with construction… Read more Audio

There are growing concerns over the potential for a foot and mouth disease outbreak.

Viral fragments of the disease have been detected on meat products for sale in supermarkets, as well as on luggage… Read more Audio

Wellington's in for some rough weather today, including seven metre-high-waves on the South Coast.

The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is urging surfers, swimmers, fishers and small… Read more Audio

It's tough times for local councils as they grapple with huge reforms and it doesn't appear the Prime Minister's words of comfort have made much difference.

Mayors and councillors from across the… Read more Audio