Morning Report

Winston Peters has just met with Tiwai Point workers to remind them of New Zealand First's promise to keep the aluminium smelter open for another two decades.

In July Rio Tinto announced production… Read more Audio

Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says its not surprising people sceptical of Covid-19 have become caught up in a cluster in NZ.

The Health Minister Chris Hipkins has asked for police help to ensure the… Read more Audio

Fatherhood, fewer pies for breakfast and a focus on the future have helped Asafo Aumua return to the black jersey. Read more Audio

Auckland principals are confident changes to the NCEA have not undermined the qualification's credibility.

The government is allowing the city's students to earn more bonus credits than teens in… Read more Audio

Three teenage girls yesterday pleaded guilty to the murder of 90-year-old Grace Virtue, who died of a brain injury following a home invasion in Levin last year.

The pleas brought an early end to a… Read more Audio

'For Lease' signs are popping up in empty shop fronts and office blocks in Auckland as the effects of the second lockdown grip the city.

During August's Alert Level 3, around 3000 people started… Read more Audio

Doubt is being cast on whether an investigation into the head of the United Fire Brigades Association will be independent enough.

The chief executive, Bill Butzbach, has been stood down while… Read more Audio

The Automobile Association wants drink-drive testing to return to previous levels.

About a third of all fatal crashes in New Zealand involve someone under the influence, but roadside testing has… Read more Audio

Promises, promises, the National Party and the Labour Party are slugging it out over who is promising what, how much it will all cost, and how it will be paid for.

Labour's finance spokesperson Grant… Read more Audio

Politicians are travelling the length and breadth of the country making big spending promises - but when will the public know if it all stacks up?

The Covid-19 response has already cost the country… Read more Audio

Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it has become apparent some close contacts of the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship church sub-cluster were not previously disclosed.

A student at St Dominic's… Read more Audio

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