Morning Report

After the outpouring of support for the Muslim community following the Christchurch attacks, an Insight investigation has found there are now fears that complacency is setting in over on-going… Read more Audio

Some Arrowtown residents are frustrated their regional council is supporting research into wood-burner pollution while ignoring smokey burn-offs on farms.

It comes as the picturesque town grapples… Read more Audio

A new United Nations report says the West's high consumption of meat and dairy produce is fuelling climate change.

But scientists and officials stopped short of explicitly calling on everyone to… Read more Audio

A researcher is warning parents that they cannot trust that their children are getting quality care and education at early childhood centres.

Mike Bedford says it is too hard for the Education… Read more Audio

The National Rifle Association is already attempting to stymy a possible background check bill proposed by President Trump.

Mr Trump has repeatedly said he would support increased background checks… Read more Audio

The abortion reform bill breezed through its first reading in Parliament, 94-23, but the Justice Minister isn't under any illusion the rest of the readings will be as easy.

The public will now get… Read more Audio

Armed police in Christchurch are this morning continuing their manhunt for fugitive Liam Strickland. Strickland is being sought in connection to the hit and run death of Dean Amies in the suburb of… Read more Audio

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he didn't the selection of James O'Connor in the Wallabies midfield coming. Audio

A researcher is warning parents they cannot trust early childhood regulations to ensure their child is getting a good quality early education.

Mike Bedford says New Zealand's minimum standards for… Read more Audio

United Nations scientists are urging people to eat less meat and dairy to help save the planet.

The plea is part of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Professor Andreas… Read more Audio

Abortion law reform has sailed through its first reading in Parliament with MPs overwhelmingly voting in favour of change.

For more than 2.5 hours on Thursday night MPs from all corners spoke… Read more Audio