Morning Report

The Omicron subvariant BA 2.75 has been detected in Aotearoa for the first time, having been found in two people who arrived from India.

The subvariant - nicknamed Centaurus - carries additional… Read more Audio

"Stark" findings about the poor state of the Wellington region's hospitals have triggered a rush to get a $2 billion plan underway.

Newly released DHB documents show earthquake risks and escalating… Read more Audio

Four people were arrested yesterday after a fight involving gang members on a central Taupō street.

The police seized a gun during the arrests, and bystanders said they saw a firearm being flashed… Read more Audio

Most businesses think the only way is down, according to the latest gloomy findings from the Institute of Economic Research.

Its quarterly survey shows business confidence in Aotearoa has fallen to… Read more Audio

British vampires, beware... as of last week someone in the UK is on the loose with a 19th-century vampire-slaying kit. The wooden chest – which contains crucifixes, holy water, a stake and a pistol –… Read more Audio

A well established Auckland barbershop has hung up its razors after struggling to get visas for overseas trained staff, despite the working holiday scheme re-opening.

Immigration says 1120 people… Read more Audio

A group of unions, charities and community groups being led by the MindtheGap campaign is urging that employers be required by law to report gender and ethnic paygaps.

MindTheGap says an analysis of… Read more Audio