Morning Report

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it's important New Zealand acknowledges "the hard stuff" in its history, and says the Tuia 250 commemorations do just that. Today is the 250th anniversary of… Read more Audio

Researchers are worried a fall in the cost of methamphetamine will lead to more people using the drug. A new study out today shows the cost of methamphetamine -- commonly called P -- is selling at a… Read more Audio

The co-chair for Tuia 250 national commemorations Dame Jenny Shipley says while it's important to stress unity over division, protests are not a bad thing. "Our history can't be turned back, we've got… Read more Audio

250 years ago today the Endeavour made its way into Tūranganui a Kiwa - today a replica will do the same - but this time on tangata whenua terms. This has been the most anticipated day of the Tuia 250… Read more Audio

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

The Government's new parent visa scheme has been criticised for only catering to the rich. One ethnic group appears to be especially disgruntled. They are from the nation famous for its one-child… Read more Audio

Leading historian Dame Anne Salmond says the British High Commissioner's decision to go to Gisborne last week to express regret for the violence associated with James Cook's arrival 250 years ago… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Ministry of Health says it will commission independent reviews to make sure information held by district health boards and primary health organisations is secure. It follows the disclosure that… Read more Audio

A clearer picture of shortfalls in women's health care is emerging, with more hospitals admitting they won't treat gynaecological conditions unless they are considered urgent. Women in Counties… Read more Audio