Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Rarely a week goes by without some discussion about the impact of social media on us all, and especially young people. Often the conclusion is that young people are spending too much time on social… Read more Audio

A Northland community worker says legalising cannabis will do more harm than good in a region that is already struggling with widespread drug abuse. Voters will face a simple Yes-No question in next… Read more Audio

New signing Kodi Nikorima will make his Warriors debut at his old home ground of Suncorp Stadium after being named to start at standoff for Saturday's NRL game against St George Illawarra in Brisbane.

Unimmunised children may be banned from Northland schools for weeks in a bid to to limit the spread of measles. South Auckland locals are angry money from the sale of council land in their area is… Read more Audio

Victoria University has abandoned a name change but it is getting a new Māori name. It's a win for the students and alumni who have strongly opposed to calling it the University of Wellington. Gwynn… Read more Audio

A theatre usher who worked for the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency appears to have lost her job because she asked for a mat to stand on. She is the latest employee to come forward… Read more Audio

The Children's Commissioner is deeply disturbed by the case of a toddler who died from being physically abused after a hospital failed to notice his injuries. Despite the 16-month-old being taken four… Read more Audio

The Christchurch City Mission is seeing an increase in the number of Muslim families asking for help in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks. Many families have been left struggling to make ends… Read more Audio

The Immigration Minister is under pressure to deliver on his promise to help a group of Chinese workers who've been left high and dry. The group of about 50 men were promised well-paid construction… Read more Audio