Morning Report

The Government will shortly release how it plans to price agricultural emissions. It's understood the Government will not include the primary sector into the ETS from 2025 for now, but will look for… Read more Audio

There are fears a six month trial of police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will see Maori being targeted more than any other group. Police Commissioner Mike Bush announced last week armed… Read more Audio

South Aucklanders are riding buses free again this morning as drivers protest against low wages. First Union drivers of Go Bus services stopped collecting fares from Mangere to East Tamaki yesterday… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio

The Children's Commissioner wants police to change their police around pursuing young drivers, because teenagers don't make good decisions under pressure. "If police know or reasonably suspect… Read more Audio

The truck drivers' union is furious a trucking firm has been let off without even a slap on the wrist after it wouldn't let its drivers take breaks. Higgins Concrete in Wellington was investigated by… Read more Audio

"There's no longer any smoke, any flames," Auckland's mayor Phil Goff tells Morning Report as he looks down on the Convention Centre fire from his office. Firefighters are expected to enter the… Read more Audio

New Zealanders are likely to face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament last night. MPs voted 63 to 57 to amend the End of Life… Read more Audio

In a surprise move the All Blacks are set to name Scott Barrett in the number six jersey for Saturday night's rugby world cup semi-final against England in Yokohama. Audio

The new head of Maori in Corrections says the focus of prison needs to shift from punishing people to showing them respect, and helping them rehabilitate. Topia Rameka is the department's new deputy… Read more Audio