Morning Report

Traditional Christmas community gatherings are being cancelled in Samoa as the death toll from measles continues to climb.

One in 50 people on the Pacific island has been infected with measles - and… Read more Audio

Another major setback for the Hurricanes ahead of next year's Super Rugby season. Read more Audio

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

The director of the Cook Islands climate change office says Pacific countries will be trying to apply as much pressure as possible in the latest round of United Nations climate talks.

The latest… Read more Audio

Hospitality businesses in the top of the South Island are struggling to attract workers to fill summer vacancies.

Some say they've not had a single application from a usually abundant visitor… Read more Audio

The new president of the Labour party, Claire Szabo, says her job is to get the party geared up for the 2020 general election.

She will be making sure all recommendations from the reviews into sexual… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

The Government has announced a $400 million package to modernise classrooms, fix roofs and gutters and improve heating and lighting.

Over 2000 eligible schools will receive a one-off cash injection… Read more Audio

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will miss the majority of next year's Super Rugby season because of a knee injury. Read more Audio

Top stories this morning: Christmas gatherings are banned in Samoa as the measles epidemic continues, the Prime Minister announces a $400 million boost for schools at Labour's annual conference, the… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio