Morning Report

The British drummer and founder of the band Cream, Ginger Baker, has died at the age of 80. Nicknamed Ginger for his flaming red hair, the musician was born Peter Edward Baker in South London. Audio

Public health experts are warning New Zealand regulators not to overcomplicate medical cannabis rules. They say overseas experience has often been that regulations have needed finetuning after doctors… Read more Audio

The Chinese community is being warned again not to fall for a blessing scam that has just cost an Auckland woman tens of thousands of dollars. The police say they're investigating the case and would… Read more Audio

Precious taonga taken back to England after James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand 250 years ago have been returned from Europe on loan, for an exhibition opening today at Gisborne's Tairawhiti… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio

Technology teachers say staff shortages are now so severe that some schools have been forced to close their workshops. They say the average age of technology teachers is 64 and with a construction… Read more Audio

An employment consultant says too many companies, embroiled in disputes with their worker, are deliberately closing down to avoid paying any penalties. May Moncur, says she's often forced to abandon… Read more Audio

National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown… Read more Audio

The Government is reinstating visas for parents of immigrants. The parent immigration category was effectively closed by National in 2016, out of concern sponsors were not honouring commitments to… Read more Audio

Extinction Rebellion protests have already started in Wellington as protestors hoping to bring attention to a global lack of action on climate change. Their stunts include spraying fake blood across… Read more Audio