Morning Report

It's been a weekend of upsets at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. First the hosts toppled Ireland 19-12, a win which gives the Brave Blossoms a great chance to reach the knockout stages of the tournament… Read more Audio

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The fishing industry says a cut in the amount of tarakihi and hoki that commercial fishermen can take is not needed. On Friday the Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash announced a 10 percent cut in quota… Read more Audio

11,000 people are affected by a decision by the drug buyer Pharmac to change epilepsy medication brands. It's a move which was designed to save the organisation money - but the switch has left some… Read more Audio

Councils are spending a lot more on public relations at the same time as they are beset by escalating demands for essential services like water and roads. They say the communications are essential too… Read more Audio

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump's conduct with his Ukrainian counterpart is underway. We speak to Washington D.C. correspondent, Simon Marks, about what is in store for the inquiry this… Read more Audio

More than two months after the gas explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood, investigators say they are a long way off finding out what caused it. The blast was heard around the city, left at… Read more Audio

A Porirua Mongrel Mob leader has reacted angrily to plans for a women's chapter of the gang in Waikato. Paula Ormsby has told the New Zealand Herald she will lead Mongrel Mob Wahine Toa, which will be… Read more Audio

People with epilepsy say their lives are being turned upside down by seizures after the government drug buying agency, Pharmac, pulled funding for their medicines in a cost savings drive. Multiple… Read more Audio

The chair of Hawke's Bay Fish and Game is being accused of waiving fines in return for free fishing gear. A scathing audit of the Hawke's Bay Fish and Game Council has described it as dysfunctional… Read more Audio

Wales has managed to hold off ther Aussies 29 to 25 last night at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Wales took the lead early playing a strong kicking-game and at one point leading 23 to 8 before the… Read more Audio