Morning Report

Surgeons are still taking a pen to their theatre lists every day, cancelling patients' operations at the last minute.

That's despite optimism from health bosses that the situation is improving as… Read more Audio

Hospitality New Zealand is toasting the government for the decision to allow thousands of newcomers into the country who might also help the hospitality sector deal with chronic labour shortages.

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It's an extraordinary fight among highly paid medical specialists, with each side accusing the other of putting money ahead of patient welfare.

As investment pours into private radiology, a grouping… Read more Audio

A small community in the Marlborough Sounds remains cut off by road and by most communication channels.

Penzance Bay is home to roughly three dozen people, but only three households have phone and… Read more Audio

Marlborough is now moving into 'recovery mode' after days of intense rain - but its mayor warns it'll take years to repair all the damage.

A state of emergency remains in place in both Nelson and… Read more Audio

It's been a long time coming, but a New Zealand national rugby team has finally dealt a dominant blow to opposition over the weekend.

On Saturday night in Christchurch, the Black Ferns battered… Read more Audio

Offering what it hopes is immediate relief to businesses hard-hit by the global worker shortages, the government is allowing thousands of extra workers into New Zealand.

These would include an… Read more Audio

Slips, felled trees and debris continue to be a problem in and around the capital - but officials are reasonably confident that the worst is now behind.

That's providing the weather holds.

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A senior male gynaecologist accused of bad behaviour is retiring. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is also apologising to patients affected and urging them to make a complaint.

Two women had… Read more Audio

Doctors are heading to court to stop surgeons owning private radiology companies that do medical scans.

They argue there's a 'dangerous' conflict of interest that could see patients referred for… Read more Audio