Morning Report

Auckland competition lawyer Andy Glenie expects regulation or law changes needed to reform fuel market. Aussie banks told to limit exposure to NZ offshoots. Mercury shuns discounting. NZX coy on more… Read more Audio

A prominent Ngapuhi elder is shocked to find inmates at Ngawha Prison are denied water and forced to relieve themselves in the exercise yard. A surprise visit by inspectors has revealed conditions… Read more Audio

Fuel retailer Gull says opening up the wholesale market could make a significant difference to the sector. The Commerce Commission has found fuel companies could be getting higher than reasonable… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An early look at the day's business news, and a catch up on overnight action on global markets. Audio

Coping with the heat and humidity is dominating New Zealand's planning just under a year out from the Tokyo Olympics. A range of test events are being held in the Japanese capital to check… Read more Audio

World champion netball coach Noeline Taurua's decision to extend her contract with the Silver Ferns for only 5 months and to step away from the Sunshine Coast Lightning all together hasn't been a… Read more Audio

Cut-price petrol company Gull calls for big changes to the wholesale fuel market. Untranslated Chinese documents cause headaches for the Wellington City Council and a high-rise developer. A Ngapuhi… Read more Audio

If you want to stand at the dead centre of New Zealand there are now two options -- the traditional one in Nelson and a new one in Wairarapa. GNS Science says Nelson needn't worry about losing its… Read more Audio

Universities and polytechnics hope to end decades-long disparities in Maori and Pasifika students' pass rates in just a few years by copying big companies like Amazon. The Tertiary Education… Read more Audio

The Cancer Society is donating $2 million to fund a new research project that will focus on cancer prevention and support. Otago University, Massey University and Victoria University will join forces… Read more Audio