Morning Report

An expert group set up by the government to help it reduce child poverty say the government has failed to take any immediate measures to fix the problem.

The Welfare Expert Advisory Group submitted a… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

Pasifika community leaders in Auckland are warning about a rise in scams involving their own and are urging people not to be ashamed to speak up.

They say it's heartbreaking to see perpetrators who… Read more Audio

New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are benefitting from the misfortune befalling Chinese pig farmers.

Pork production in China has fallen sharply because of African Swine Fever, and is expected to… Read more Audio

A mystery person is trying to sabotage the reputation of Christchurch's biggest high-density home builder, the Williams Corporation.

At its most recent three developments, flyers have been delivered… Read more Audio

The Real Estate Institute says proposed new rules for landlords are for the most part a good step forward.

The new rules include limiting rent rises to once every 12 months, banning landlords from… Read more Audio

Jamie Joseph has committed to another four years with Japan meaning he's out of contention to take over as the new All Blacks coach. Read more Audio

Jamie Joseph is out of the running to be the next All Blacks coach after committing to lead Japan's Brave Blossoms through to the 2023 World Cup.

The 49-year-old former All Black forward, and New… Read more Audio

The clean-up of asbestos roofing, damaged when a tornado ripped through a light industrial area in Christchurch yesterday, is still underway this morning.

The tornado came with a sudden change in… Read more Audio

A medical student scam appears to have been going on for years, if not generations, with several GPs telling RNZ they believe the authorities have been turning a blind eye.

Otago University is… Read more Audio

Talks are under way for Auckland Council to buy disputed Ihumātao land in a bid to break a deadlock over a planned housing development.

Sources have told RNZ the Crown is considering loaning money to… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has directed the Defence Force to speed up the clearing of firing ranges in Afghanistan after revelations 17 civilians were either killed or injured by unexploded ordnance left… Read more Audio