Morning Report

Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

It was a full house in St Bernadette's school hall last night as the Naenae community turned out in force to show its support for Resene workers calling for a living wage. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

The Deputy Auditor-General says Auckland Transport needs to improve how it manages disruptions and communicates with passengers. Public Transport Users Association national coordinator Jon Reeves… Read more Audio

Labour says the government's move to quash thirty-three pay equity claims is rough economic justice for half the population. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Influenza season is upon us and an expert in contagious diseases says it's a good time to book your booster shots. Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

With China and the United States having put their economic differences on hold for the moment, local exporters will be hoping for something longer than a pause in the trade war between the two… Read more Audio

The Health Minister has been warned of a large number of serious risks to his plans to outsource surgery to private hospitals to cut public waitlists. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Former members of a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos are criticising the religious group's lack of accountability and transparency with money, claiming the leaders receive gifts of cash and… Read more Audio

The latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey shows people are increasingly turning to social media to buy their drugs, and gangs are dominating the meth market. Massey University professor Chris Wilkins… Read more Audio

The US has signed a $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia providing them with what the White house says is state-of-the-art warfighting equipment. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's FamilyBoost policy has been poured into administration costs, and not into the back pockets of families. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to… Read more Audio

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