Morning Report

A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that may have stopped that happening hopes the Pharmac review will lead to change.

A review into the government drug buying agency has… Read more Audio

The classic Disney movie, the Lion King is getting a te reo Māori remake, which is set to be released in cinemas in June.

Disney's hoping this rendition of the animated classic can spread aroha for… Read more Audio

The meat sector believes the European Union may not be a land of milk and honey when it comes to New Zealand beef and lamb exports.

The sector is concerned at reports of a "poor quality" access offer… Read more Audio

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to freeze gun ownership.

It would not ban handguns, but it would make it illegal to buy or sell them.

The move comes as a group of… Read more Audio

A stuffed female Huia has been returned after it was stolen from a museum nearly two years ago.

Police found the prized specimen last Friday in Paraparaumu.

Volunteers at the Dannevirke Gallery of… Read more Audio

A public health expert says the government needs to prioritise getting Māori into their own warm, dry, affordable homes.

It comes after criticism that red tape and barriers at the bank are preventing… Read more Audio

Concerns are being raised about how the education system will cope as it's revealed teachers seem to be catching Covid-19 at a higher rate than the rest of the adult population.

Schools have notified… Read more Audio

There are now more patients than beds at Christchurch Hospital, with health bosses preparing for that to get worse heading into winter.

Planned care, including some major surgeries, have been… Read more Audio

China's big push for greater diplomatic control in the Pacific continues today - the country's foreign envoy is in Tonga.

At the same time, the subject hovered above the White House meeting between… Read more Audio