Morning Report

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

Tom Walsh has made history. The South Canterbury builder has become the first man to defend the Diamond League shot put title, by winning this morning's finale in Brussels with a best throw of 22… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Māori leaders say the government's latest freshwater plans don't go far enough and fail to deal with the pressing issue of Māori water rights. The Action Plan for Healthy Waterways aims to restore… Read more Audio

The National Party is condemning the government for being too slow in containing the measles outbreak. It says the numbers are now so bad that the United States has put out a travel advisory warning… Read more Audio