Morning Report

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A worrying decline in the number of children and teenagers taking part in physical activity has prompted Sport New Zealand to move to a greater focus on the importance of play when young. But boss… Read more Audio

A highly unusual campaign is ramping up for a Whakatane District Council candidate who's pleading with people not to vote for her. Kay Boreham, dubbed the accidental candidate, had meant to stand for… Read more Audio

National is accusing Speaker Trevor Mallard of a soft attack on democracy, following his ruling that all political attack ads that use edited parliamentary footage, and withouth MPs permission, must… Read more Audio

Grass verus tarseal. A row is brewing in Hamilton over what is known as the Rhododendron Lawn at the Hamilton Gardens. The council wants to turn the lawn into a carpark. Waikato reporter Andrew McRae… Read more Audio

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and even the All Blacks need a day off. They're chasing a third straight Rugby World Cup title in Japan and their next game, against Canada, isn't until… Read more Audio

A target of being carbon-neutral in 3 years time; a ferry from Miramar to the CBD, and a city that grows up instead of out. These are just a few of the policies being championed by some of… Read more Audio

The man behind failed construction firms Stanley Group and Tallwood Holdings has appeared in front of creditors to apologise, saying he takes complete responsibility. Six Stanley construction group… Read more Audio

A Northland school principal says dumping school decile ratings will do nothing to change the perception of school quality. The Government announced this week that school decile numbers will be dumped… Read more Audio