Morning Report

From next month recreational fishers will face daily catch limits on all types of finfish. 

There are more than a thousand species in New Zealand, but only 43 of these have been subject to limits.

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Many passengers on flights in the US have breathed a deep sigh of relief - without a mask - after mandates on public transport were dropped.

The dismissal comes after a federal judge in Florida… Read more Audio

The orange light setting has brought a sense of relief for parents, as the eased restrictions mean one less thing to juggle.

Some Covid-19 related worries are still lurking.

Reporter Soumya… Read more Audio

Official Anzac commemorations will once again be held at Gallipoli in Turkey.

Two previous commemorations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Defence force personnel from both New Zealand… Read more Audio

China says it's signed an agreement on security co-operation with Solomon Islands - a move which is likely to heighten the concerns of countries in the region.

When news of a possible agreement first… Read more Audio

The cost of living is soaring and it's doubtful things will ease any time soon.

But when it comes to groceries, there is a free website that can help snag the best deal.

Grocer.nz compares prices… Read more Audio

Some health officials may have argued for MIQ to be mothballed three months earlier than what happened - something we've been hearing a lot about this morning - but the University of Otago's Michael… Read more Audio

An Auckland councillor says the government's new rules to intensify housing development give council little room to maneuver.

Chris Darby believes the council will now have to significantly change… Read more Audio

Plans for high density housing in Auckland could see up to 5000 heritage homes lose their special status making it easier for them to be bulldozed.

The city council is required to boost housing… Read more Audio

The heat is on the understaffed immigration service to process thousands of residency applications as employers cry out for labour.

Immigration New Zealand is being blamed for students and migrants… Read more Audio