Morning Report

The All Blacks have picked several World Cup first timers for their title defence in Japan, and not many are greener than wing George Bridge. Born and raised in Manutuke in rural Gisborne, the… Read more Audio

Runoff from the huge Transmission Gully roading project north of Wellington is contributing to a massive buildup of sludge in Porirua Harbour that's suffocating wildlife. A survey shows the level of… Read more Audio

South Island power company Westpower says the government's decision to stop it building a hydro scheme on the West Coast is a victory for minority environmental interests over common sense. The… Read more Audio

The Police Association is calling for politicians to unite on the upcoming second round of gun law changes.Simon Bridges says National is unlikely to support the reforms, claiming they will target… Read more Audio

The pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma is reported to be discussions to settle thousands of opioid lawsuits for between $10-12 billion. Purdue Pharma - which makes the painkiller OxyContin - is… Read more Audio

Treasury officials have rubbished the government's "feebate" scheme aimed at promoting sales of electric vehicles, warning it will have an infinitesimal effect on carbon emissions over two decades… Read more Audio

The Greens were labelled "wowsers" and accused of preferring that people smoke "wacky-baccy" than have a beer - as they stood as the sole opposition to a bill allowing venues to stay open for the… Read more Audio

There's no school today for 300 students at Manurewa High School because of a measles outbreak. Anyone who can't prove they've been vaccinated has to stay away at least until Monday, after 13 students… Read more Audio

The Maori Council is hailing a landmark Waitangi Tribunal report upholding Maori rights to at least a share of lakes and rivers. The tribunal wants the government to recognise Maori proprietary… Read more Audio

In a dramatic move, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will suspend UK Parliament for a month - just as the country heads towards its Brexit deadline. Mr Johnson insists this will still leave… Read more Audio

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has expressed his sympathy for long-time team-mate Owen Franks, following his surprise omission from the Rugby World Cup squad. Audio