Morning Report

A 24/7 counselling service for young people is calling for urgent government support as demand for its service soars. Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

All Blacks utility back David Havili has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders until after the 2027 World Cup. Audio

In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Read more Audio

German scientists working with the Department of Conservation have found artificial insemination of Kākāpō is making eggs much more likely to be fertile. Study co-author and Department of… Read more Audio

Animal advocates want an end to public funding for research into octopus aquaculture. Farah Hancock reports. Audio

A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Read more Audio

Two years ago, Sport Northland regional connector Joey Yovich along with a friend, set up the Re-Sport Charitable Trust. They collect new and gently used sports gear to pass onto children, families… Read more Audio

Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Market Update for 21 May 2025 Audio

A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Read more Audio

A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark… Read more Audio