Morning Report

MIQ hotels have recorded 117 escapes, attempted escapes, or residents wandering about in off-limits areas of their hotels in just 10 months.

The breaches have all happened since September last year… Read more Audio

Information remains in thin supply for Northlanders hoping their region will be released from level 3 restrictions.

The government will announce this afternoon if Northland and areas of Waikato can… Read more Audio

Covid-19 vaccination rates in rural communities are more than 10 percent behind those in urban centres.

Research from University of Otago's School of Medicine finds that low accessibility, longer… Read more Audio

In California, the 12th annual surf dog competition has been held at Huntington Beach.

Yes you that's right - dogs are riding ruff waves.

This year about 40 dogs from around the world took part in… Read more Audio

The government is mandating a Covid-19 vaccination for people working in the education sector, and already a small number of teachers have said 'thanks but no thanks.'

New Zealand Principals'… Read more Audio

Canadian hospitals are firing or suspending healthcare workers who refuse to get vaccinated.

That includes in Quebec, where over 20,000 health care workers will be suspended.

In Ontario, there's no… Read more Audio

New Zealand's legal aid system is in crisis according to some lawyers.

They say lawyers are ditching legal aid cases due to the low remuneration, and excessive, unpaid administration.

Here's Farah… Read more Audio