Morning Report

About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of efforts to preserve the taonga species. Robin Martin reports. Audio

Eighty-year-old Ken McLeod started in the meat industry in 1962, when he was only 16. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Public consultation on Auckland Council's proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections shows 78% of submitters opposed the trial. General manager for waste solutions, Justine… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Market Update for 28 November 2025 Audio

Tauranga City Council have agreed to use chipseal - or cheap seal as some residents call it - to resurface roads. But it's providing an option for residents who prefer to keep their existing asphalt… Read more Audio

Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Principals and a teachers union say they're stunned and disappointed there's no complete record of how many schools are finding asbestos from coloured sand. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio

Disgusted, disappointed and furious - those are words of Simone Bennett reacting to the government's announcement that the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial will be built in Christchurch. She… Read more Audio

Ryan Fox has made a strong start to his season to be tied for third at the Australian PGA Championship, while fellow New Zealander Kazuma Kobori shot a hole in one. Audio

Business news for 28 November 2025 Audio

Waipukurau now has a cash depot as part of a Reserve Bank trial. Owner of Goat Horn Café in Waipawa, Josh Renall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio