Morning Report

Hurricane Dorian is about to hit the Bahamas and sweep through the US in the next few hours. Labelled as 'historic' and 'catastrophic', the Category 5 storm is predicted to devastate the Bahamas and… Read more Audio

Health Minister David Clark says the government's new cancer plan will see the creation of an independent agency inside the Ministry of Health to help hold District Health Boards accountable. Mr Clark… Read more Audio

Cancer doctors are promising faster diagnosis of cancer and better chances of survival for all New Zealanders under a new plan announced on Sunday. The government unveiled its long-awaited ten-year… Read more Audio

Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, seven young people attempted to harm themselves or take their own lives… Read more Audio

Whistle-blowers have lifted the lid on bullying, unsafe work practices and theft at Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women's Refuge. A damning report has backed workers' claims and highlighted serious… Read more Audio

Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, nine young people attempted to harm themselves or commit suicide in… Read more Audio

The Black Caps seamer Tim Southee has heaped praise on Daryl Mitchell after the rookie all-rounder helped guide New Zealand to a five wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 cricket clash in… Read more Audio

Matt Goodson of Salt Funds looks at the earnings and profits/losses of the big listed companies reported in past three weeks. Has the economy found a bottom. Where the future jobs will come from. How… Read more Audio

Primary and intermediate school principals are opposing a suggestion their pupils should be allowed to sit new high-stakes NCEA tests in literacy and numeracy. The external assessments are part of an… Read more Audio

An Otago University public health doctor and cancer epidemiologist has been appointed as the interim national director of the new Cancer Control Agency announced by the Government yesterday. Otago… Read more Audio

There have been more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Residences since 2014. Oranga Tamariki spokesperson Ben Hannifin says it shows how traumatised and vulnerable young offenders are… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio