Morning Report

Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been shunned from the family lineup for Queen's Platinum Jubilee infamous balcony appearance.

The Queen has limited the group to 'working royals'… Read more Audio

Local Government New Zealand says councils in this country have a diversity problem.

Women make up just 40 per cent of elected councillors, multi-ethnic and Pacific communities are underrepresented… Read more Audio

Nearly one in five prisoners in New Zealand has not received a first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Prisoner advocates say that's not good enough.

They say Māori are particularly vulnerable because… Read more Audio

The government has promised to boost the number of front line police officers and address gang violence as part of its major pre-Budget law and order package.

It's investing more than $560 million… Read more Audio

An epidemiologist is predicting New Zealand's Covid-19 case numbers will rise again over coming months - resulting in increased hospitalisations and deaths.

Professor Michael Baker isn't surprised at… Read more Audio

Schools are hoping that thousands of absent children will return to class this month.

They say one in five students was absent last term and many stayed away due to fear of Covid-19, fear of… Read more Audio

The government is promising to boost the number of front line police officers and address gang violence as part of a hefty pre-Budget law and order package.

It's investing more than $560 million over… Read more Audio

As more people opt for two wheels to get around, bike thefts are also climbing, with on average more than four per day reported stolen in Christchurch.

The city has adopted a community bike register… Read more Audio

GNS Science is still facing two charges for allegedly failing to ensure the safety of pilots flying to Whakaari White Island.

But the chances of a conviction look much lower now after a judge last… Read more Audio

An Auckland dairy owner wants teenagers who ram raid businesses to face tougher penalties.

It comes as the government signals support is on the way for shops that have been targeted. It's also… Read more Audio