Morning Report

The Government has unveiled its plan for replacing the Interislander ferries, having scrapped Labour's iRex project a year ago. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The ferry workers' union says the Government's Cook Strait ferry announcement desperately lacks substance. Maritime Union president Carl Findlay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The property market has been a bit flat this year, but that hasn't stopped some houses changing hands for enormous sums. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has announced its plan to replace the Interislander ferries, but detail is lacking. Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Massive disruption at Auckland International Airport on Wednesday has raised concerns about how the airport will cope over the holiday period. Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath… Read more Audio

Manta Watch New Zealand has just completed its first ever aerial survey of the manta ray population in the gulf, and this week will launch an app where members of the public can report their own… Read more Audio

Some bowel cancer patients are missing out on a publicly funded cancer drug because their tumour is on the wrong side of their body and they have a specific genetic mutation. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

The government is promising to have two new ferries crossing Cook Strait by 2029, though critical questions about the cost and logistics remain unanswered. Greater Wellington Council chairperson Daran… Read more Audio

The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Business news for 12 December 2024 Audio

A key logistics company says progress on getting new Interislander ferries is frustratingly slow. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio