Morning Report

Expectant parents are being warned about disruption at Wellington Hospital as work to replace its faulty copper pipes progresses. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Washington DC with a coalition of groups organised the movement with the stated aim of confronting "Trumpism" - smaller protests against Trump were held… Read more Audio

Dr Shane Reti has been given the boot from the health portfolio in a big reshuffle by the Prime Minister. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The prime minister's cabinet reshuffle has been given the thumbs down from Labour. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The Rangitata MP James Meager will be working outside of cabinet as Minister for the South Island, Hunting and Fishing, Youth and Associate Minister of Transport. Meager spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Read more Audio

Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister. Brown spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Israel says three hostages - who have been held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months - have been released back into Israeli territory hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Correspondent… Read more Audio

On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Read more Audio

The Dargaville Little Theatre has been selected to represent New Zealand in the World Amateur Theatre Festival in Monaco this year. Troy Matich reports. Audio

Wellington City Council will dig up a thousand cubic metres of asbestos, arsenic, lead and other materials at a scenic South Coast beach. Nick James reports. Audio

The first stop on the global tour of the Vivienne Westwood and Jewellery exhibition opens today at Te Papa in the capital. Reporter Krystal Gibbens took a tour of the exhibit with Nomad Exhibitions… Read more Audio