Morning Report

Health Minister David Clark isn't biting back at National's criticism of the government's cancer action plan, saying he'll leave the politicking to the opposition. Yesterday the government unveiled… Read more Audio

A group of schools is among community groups asking Auckland health officials for vaccination clinics to help combat the measles outbreak. There are now more than 900 confirmed cases of measles across… Read more Audio

The Black Caps cricketers have beaten Sri Lanka by five wickets in the opening T20 international in Pallekelle. Audio

Whistle-blowers lift the lid on bullying and unsafe work practices at Dunedin Women's Refuge, We reveal new details on how many young people have self-harmed in Youth Justice Facilities Audio

Wellington's in home support care is being criticised for putting the elderly at risk. The daughter of an 84 year-old-woman went on Facebook this week to criticise the lack of care her mum has been… Read more Audio

Health officials are concerned Auckland's measles outbreak might spread further -- and they're particularly worried about a national high school sports competition that kicks off in Tauranga next… Read more Audio

Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will run on to Eden Park this weekend as they continue their preparations for the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in just over three weeks. It's been 12 years since a Pacific… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Family First says the new government policy to give hungry kids a free lunch rewards bad parenting. A 45 million dollar government programme announced yesterday will serve a daily free lunch in 30… Read more Audio

Immigration advisors say too many couples are being kept apart because officials are taking a tougher line on partnership and visitor visas. The immigration minister says those visas can be the last… Read more Audio

A local professor is criticising the World Health Organisation's approach to vaping, because it protects the cigarette trade and could cause more harm than good. Emeritus Professor Robert Beaglehole… Read more Audio

The Government will unveil its national cancer strategy this weekend. There's a sense of eager anticipation surrounding the event, with many in the health sector hoping it will include setting up a… Read more Audio