Morning Report

Drugs legislation that's being described as the biggest shake up to the Act in 40 years, has passed its final reading in Parliament.

The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill passed 63-57 - with Labour, New… Read more Audio

A veteran mechanic says the number of dangerous cars being brought to him for warrant of fitness inspections has rocketed.

Official figures show the number of cars failing at their first presentation… Read more Audio

Cancer specialists are welcoming an announcement by Pharmac that two new cancer drugs will be funded.

One of the drugs, known as Kadcyla, is currently costing breast cancer sufferers at least $9,000… Read more Audio

Wallabies outcast James O'Connor wil get a chance to stake his claim for the Rugby World Cup with his likely selection to face the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth on Saturday night. Audio

A manhunt's underway for the Christchurch driver who killed a pedestrian as he fled from police. The Reserve Bank wants the country to spend up to boost the economy - and says that spending can't come… Read more Audio

A charity baking service is struggling to reach its followers on social media due to the profanity it its name.

Good Bitches Baking has had posts blocked by Facebook and Twitter because the word… Read more Audio

A stoush between elderly walkers and mountain bikers in Havelock North is intensifying after signs designed to keep the two groups separate in a local reserve were ripped out within 48-hours of being… Read more Audio

An architect and art historian is setting up an action group to oppose the demolition of one of the most well-known churches in Christchurch, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

The church… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has confirmed government officials have raised concerns with China's embassy about its support for opposition to Hong Kong protestors in New Zealand and comments suggesting rallies… Read more Audio

The NATO secretary-general has praised New Zealand's contribution to the fight against ISIS, despite the government refusing a request to stay on in Iraq as part of a new mission.

Jens Stoltenberg… Read more Audio