Morning Report

The Ministry of Health has denied a request from Auckland University's School of Nursing to extend a nurse development programme by a year, urging the school to "just spend the money" on other things… Read more Audio

Plans to introduce more fresh air into Auckland's bus fleet to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission have been abandoned due to cost.

But levels of carbon dioxide on buses are up to seven times… Read more Audio

A landslip and flooding has closed State Highway 25 between Wharekaho and Kuaotunu and local roads between Whitianga and Pauanui in the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. There are also numerous power… Read more Audio

Doctors are demanding health officials and the government face up to what they're calling a staffing crisis.

They say their pleas for help have gone unheeded, and now they're facing a "catastrophic… Read more Audio

Wellington's Golden Mile is a step closer to being car free.

New design plans for Lambton Quay and Courtneay Place were released for feedback yesterday.

They include wider footpaths, outdoor seating… Read more Audio

Waka Kotahi is warning drivers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions today.

There's been a lot of rain from Northland down to Coromadel. with 100 to 150 mils in the Coromandel ranges and… Read more Audio

A front of wild weather has hit the country overnight, with rain, wind and even snow expected throughout the day.

Heavy rain and severe gale warnings are in place for many parts of the country.

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