Morning Report

Tom Walsh has landed a psychological blow four weeks out from his world shot put title defence in Doha. Audio

A 22-year-old Christchurch-based roofer who has never played a first class match before will start for Tonga against the All Blacks tomorrow. It caps a meteoric rise for hooker Siua Maile who was a… Read more Audio

The self-anointed Champion of the Provinces Shane Jones has officially opened the new-look Russell wharf - after its million dollar makeover. The money from the Provincial Growth Fund has paid for the… Read more Audio

Auckland GPs in the grip of the measles outbreak have a massive job tracking and checking people who may have become infected in the doctors' waiting rooms. The disease continues to spread in the city… Read more Audio

Team New Zealand is officially launching their first big boat of the 2021 America's Cup this morning. The America's Cup holders will formally unveil the boat at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, although… Read more Audio

Now for more on the government's new freshwater proposals to clean up rivers, lakes and wetlands. The plans would put the brakes on some rural land development and new pressure on farmers to protect… Read more Audio

The British prime minister's brother, Jo Johnson, has announced he is quitting as a member of parliament and government minister. His decision is the latest twist to affect the governing Conservative… Read more Audio

Tomorrow afternoon's test against Tonga in Hamilton is the All Blacks last before the World Cup in Japan and it's special for a number of reasons, but for one young player it will be particlarly… Read more Audio

The Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland's oldest and most enduring tales. It inspires books, TV shows and films, and sustains a major tourism industry around its home. Now scientists are saying… Read more Audio

After months of confusion the police have decided that key parts of the type of assault rifles used in the Christchurch terror attacks are illegal. Despite changes to firearms legislation in the wake… Read more Audio

A Papakura GP is frustrated with public health officials over the handling of the measles outbreak, as her practice is having to turn away people who want to be vaccinated. Jacqueline Allan says her… Read more Audio

The Auckland City Mission handed out an unprecedented 23-thousand food parcels last year, as families continue to struggle to make ends meet. The figure for the year to June is a 40 percent increase… Read more Audio