Morning Report

The Hawke's Bay drought fund set up by local mayors will be handed out to farmers from today.

A million dollars will be divided up between thousands of farmers struggling with one of the worst… Read more Audio

A plan to clean up pollution in the country's waterways is being met with a mixture of applause, eyerolls, and mild panic.

The long anticipated reforms set higher standards for swimming spots, create… Read more Audio

While the Government is pouring money into Covid-19 recovery for businesses, government departments are coming in for criticism for keeping staff at home.

Some shops and cafes in Wellington's CBD say… Read more Audio

It is now game on for community sport as restrictions on gatherings are set to lift today in time for the long weekend.

The limit of 10 people per gathering will be extended to 100 at midday, meaning… Read more Audio

A popular tourist attaction in Rotorua has taken a new approach to drive business this long weekend. 

The Mitai Māori Village is offering a drive through hangi this evening, where cusomters can… Read more Audio

Queen's Birthday will also see a number of people look to get out of town as they make the most of the long weekend.

Matakana Village Farmers Market has always been a popular spot for Aucklanders… Read more Audio

New Zealand's lockdown has had all sorts of unexpected results - but one of the more unusual is a musical collaboration between New Zealand and US armed forces.

Performers from navy, army and… Read more Video, Audio

Creative New Zealand is among the largest recipients of government funding to support the creative industry.

The national arts development agency received $25 million from the government to support… Read more Audio

Gisborne district councillors have voted in favour of permanently installing two new replicas of Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour without consulting iwi or the wider public.

It follows the… Read more Audio

New rules around freshwater are being labelled a missed opportunity by the iwi chairs forum.

The government has imposed tough new rules to improve freshwater quality.

There'll be new limits on… Read more Audio

A former UN chief is warning the world has no more than 18 months to address climate change in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The United Nation's lead negotiator for the Paris Agreement… Read more Audio

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test.

Scientists expect the test to reveal some cases of Covid-19 that were missed because of initial… Read more Audio