Morning Report

Local councils have sent a scathing letter to government ministers complaining about the lack of money being put into stopping the spread of kauri dieback. The government has committed more than $20… Read more Audio

US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation's prime minister said Greenland was not for sale. Mr Trump was scheduled to visit in two weeks' time, on the… Read more Audio

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have won the 49er class at the Tokyo Olympic Test Sailing regatta at Enoshima. Audio

A leading anti-smoking researcher defends accepting funding from a tobacco company, Three men remain on the loose after escaping from police in Levin, Ihumatao protesters are about to begin a hikoi to… Read more Audio

A same-sex penguin couple at Berlin Zoo are taking good care of their adopted egg and protecting it from the rest of the colony. Skipper and Ping were given an egg after it was abandoned by the sole… Read more Audio

There's a takahe love triangle underway on Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Silberhorn and Hawkeye are part of a choreographed love match, orchestrated by DOC's Takahe Recovery Programme. But will… Read more Audio

Wellington businesses are being urged to become 'China Ready' before up to 10-thousand new Chinese tourists visit the capital this cruise ship season. It will be the first time Hong Kong-based… Read more Audio

New Zealand motorcycle racing star Bruce Anstey has made a stunning return to the sport in the Isle of Man after having to quit last year to battle cancer. The 50-year-old from Wellington is one of… Read more Audio

More audio has emerged of controversial Australian broadcaster Alan Jones making misogynistic comments about Jacinda Ardern on his breakfast radio show. Last week, Mr Jones sparked outrage after a… Read more Audio

Conditions at Ngawha prison are being described as medieval and uncivilised for modern New Zealand. An Ombudsman report into Ngawha Prison found prisoners were defecating in their recreational yard… Read more Audio

The fuel company credited with bringing some real competition to the petrol market is urging the government to act to open up the market even more. Retailer Gull says opening access to the wholesale… Read more Audio