Morning Report

Early childhood relief teachers aren't being paid in lockdown, forcing some to burn through retirement savings just to get by.

Their employers - public funded kindergarten associations and trusts -… Read more Audio

More bad weather is on the way.

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research says the coming days will see not one but three waves of rotten weather.

Principal scientist Chris Brandolino… Read more Audio

Those behind a month-long challenge to speak as much Te Reo Māori as possible say they're staggered by how popular it's become. 

Today is the first day of Mahuru Māori, a month long celebration of… Read more Audio

A 19-year-old who fled the LynnMall stabbings and helped a wounded woman, says she felt shakey and mistrusting going to another supermarket a couple of days later.

Monica Seve and her boyfriend were… Read more Audio

Many ethnic groups have been missing community events and religious gatherings during lockdown and are looking forward to entering level 2. 

Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin caught up with… Read more Audio

New Zealand's Paralympic athletes have arrived home and are hunkering down for a spell in MIQ after their medal-winning exploits in Japan.

Six of New Zealand's 12 medals were gold, with the last two… Read more Audio

It's level 2, but not as we know it - especially not if you work in gyms or hospitality.

Record-keeping, scanning requirements, seating and of course head-counting are the new normal in both.

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The Principals' Federation is calling for clarity on why masks are required indoors in public places but are optional in schools.

Students go back to school on Thursday and face coverings are… Read more Audio

New Zealand Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says staff shortages in the profession is causing stress right as nurses try to respond to an ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.

It comes after a… Read more Audio

Builders are refusing to offer fixed prices on jobs because of escalating prices and a critical shortages of materials.

Mortgage brokers says banks favour fixed price builds, so getting finance could… Read more Audio