Morning Report

The Taliban continues to take over parts of Afganistan, and now the US State Department is also admitting the beginning of the end in Kabul and is starting to pull US personnel out. The seizure of… Read more Audio

The risk of breathing in asbestos during the Waikeria Prison riot earlier this year may never be known because Corrections rushed to clean equipment before testing it. Corrections has confirmed there… Read more Audio

A crucial question is whether border relaxation will happen before the Government has vaccinated children under sixteen. The risk of the Delta also means schools face immediate shutdowns, if the… Read more Audio

The map to reopen New Zealand to the world is ready - but can we vaccinate enough people by the start of 2022 to make it possible? Many remain anxious about the prospect of preparing the return to… Read more Audio

The fight over the number of seats at Christchurch's new multi-million dollar stadium is over with councillors back-tracking on their decision to slash 5000 seats. The council's U-turn comes as new… Read more Audio

Independent midwives are being forced to work for weeks on end without pay because of delays in getting police clearances - some are even being told they can't practice. They say they're having to… Read more Audio

If a major disaster happened in New Zealand today, the Defence Force's ability to respond would be significantly compromised, mainly due to its security role at managed isolation hotels. Top officials… Read more Audio

At least 60 to 70 percent of the entire New Zealand population would need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to ensure the risks of any home self-isolation plans are managed. That's the advice… Read more Audio

Hundreds of workers returning from overseas will soon be able to skip a stint in a MIQ hotel and isolate at home instead. It's part of the Government's long-awaited plan to re-connect New Zealand with… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The government is worried children at schools that don't enrol foreign students are missing out. It says most schools with paying international students are high-decile and their fees - $150 million… Read more Audio

The Defence Minister admits there's a serious situation with the reduced ability of the defence force to respond to a major disaster. The Chief of Defence Force is also warning about the impact of the… Read more Audio