Morning Report

Medicinal cannabis is causing confusion ahead of the up coming referendum according to experts in the field.

Both a doctor specialising in prescribing medicinal marijuana and a medicinal cannabis… Read more Audio

A landlords' group wants to walk back a headline that rental owners should hold off on meeting the Healthy Homes Standards in case there's a change in government.

The National Party says it would… Read more Audio

Ian Foster has named seven new faces in his first squad as All Blacks coach.

But it remains to be seen when any of them will be able to pull on the black jersey, with New Zealand's test schedule yet… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

Five million people living in metropolitan Melbourne are now facing an additional two weeks in lockdown.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has announced that a fortnight of Stage 4 restrictions will… Read more Audio

Political parties are now back into full campaign mode after an initial false start.

The 52nd Parliament officially dissolved yesterday- a crucial milestone in kicking-off the general election.

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An explosion in the use of pepper spray is part of a big rise in the use of force to subdue unruly prisoners.

Information released to RNZ under the Official Information Act also reveals that guards… Read more Audio

From today, New Zealand border staff can be fined if they do not agree to be tested for Covid-19.

In a new health order, staff at airports, managed isolation facilities and Auckland ports will be… Read more Audio

The Central Pulse have appointed former Silver Fern Gail Parata as the netball team's new head coach. Read more Audio

Jacob Blake, the young black man shot in the back multiple times in Winsconsin last month, says it hurts to breathe.

From his hospital bed he has said he's in constant pain since the attack two weeks… Read more Audio

Aucklanders could be forgiven for thinking homelessness is on the rise with a noticable increase in people on the street over the past few weeks.

Businesses along Karangahape Road - an area typically… Read more Audio