Morning Report

Whanganui's Bushy Park Tarapuruhi sanctuary is home once again to a flock of long-lost residents, 52 native pōpokotea whiteheads.  

Sanctuary Manager Mandy Brooke spoke to Susie Ferguson.
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Community groups are on tenter-hooks awaiting a decision from the Hamilton City Council on the future of Founders Theatre.

The building was closed in 2016 due to earthquake safety concerns. Two-weeks… Read more Audio

Four quite different books all received top prizes in the Ockham Book Awards in Auckland last night.

They included a meaty history about the New Zealand Wars; a book on fashion in Aotearoa from 1840… Read more Audio

The superyacht industry says it is aiming to get 60 boats of over 30 metres in length into Aotearoa during 2022 and 2023.

NZ Marine says it estimates each visit should see around three million… Read more Audio

The upmarket David Jones apartment store in Lambton Quay, Wellington, will close its doors in a little over a month's time.

The store replaced the former iconic, Kirkcaldie and Stains department… Read more Audio

Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum has emerged as the favourite to become England's test cricket coach, according to UK media reports.

Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Susie… Read more Audio

Two brothers who've spent years couch-surfing and living rough have finally found somewhere to live in Auckland.

'Chris' - not his real name - says he hasn't had a proper home for most of his teenage… Read more Audio

New speed limits are coming for routes between Christchurch and Akaroa.

Waka Kotahi is also introducing other measures to improve road safety in the area.

Director of regional relationships James… Read more Audio

New Zealand's border will fully reopen from 31 July, bringing a new wave of tourists and migrant workers to our shores.

Tourism Industry Association spokesperson Ann-Marie Johnson, New Zealand Cruise… Read more Audio