Morning Report

The sound of haruru ceremonial drums - have echoed across Parliament's forecourt, as descendants of Parihaka arrived at Parliament. Their tupuna were victims of one of the most horrific… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio

Tauranga City Council is facing turmoil after copies of the Treaty of Waitangi were ripped from the council chambers wall. This follows Councillor Andrew Hollis posting on social media that the treaty… Read more Audio

The government is under fire for not going far enough with its Emissions Trading Scheme. Farmers won't have to start paying for their emissions until 2025, as long as they make progress in finding… Read more Audio

The biggest rugby match in four years takes place tomorrow night when the All Blacks take on England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Yokohama. The bookies have the All Blacks as slight favourites… Read more Audio

A structural engineer who helped trigger investigations into seismically-flawed building designs has revealed dozens of common but serious mistakes he is finding during reviews. The consequences of… Read more Audio

A surge of bullying complaints to the Independent Police Conduct Authority has seen it launch an investigation into the issue within the police. The IPCA announcement came two days after the police… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns are hoping to end a seven year Constellation Cup drought when they take on Australia in Perth this weekend. The world champion Ferns haven't won the trans-Tasman series since 2012 -… Read more Audio

A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. The Greens' spokesperson for Justice and… Read more Audio

A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. National wants tougher legislation but… Read more Audio

The 39 people found dead in a refrigerated container in Essex were Chinese nationals. Police are still questioning the lorry driver -- 25 year-old Mo Robinson -- on suspicion of murdering the eight… Read more Audio