Morning Report

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Two doctors, who are also poets, are embarking on a hikoi to collect stories from patients about the country's struggling health system. Dr Glen Colquhoun spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A school in Hokitika is on a mission to find its new principal, and students have taken matters into their own hands. Chair of the Saint Mary's Primary School Board Christina Scott spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

The timing of a new maths test for would-be primary teaching students could slash enrolments, worsening teacher shortages. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

Queen Portia is back! Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A coronial hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike in Southland ten years ago resumes today. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

A New Zealand religious expert says it will be challenging for cardinals to reach a decision on who should succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church has. Emeritus Professor of History at… Read more Audio

Pope Francis has died. Former Anglican Arch Bishop Sir David Moxon was the Arch Bishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See and met the Pope many times. He spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the 88-year old pontiff, describing him as a man of humility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The protracted coronial inquest into the death of Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume today following an abrupt halt to the proceedings last year. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen… Read more Audio

Vector staff will be out in force today with some households still without power after stormy weather at the weekend.
Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio