Morning Report

Fair or unfair? Public split on proposed tax changes, jury out on whether capital gains tax would make housing more affordable, NZ First tight lipped on first impressions of tax proposals, RNZ… Read more Audio

It's been two 250 years since the first encounters between Māori and Pākehā in Aotearoa, and it's just been announced a voyage will take place as part of the commemorations. Waka hourua, New Zealand… Read more Audio

Kia rite! Kia mau! will ring out today in Wellington as the National kapa haka competition, Te Matatini, gets underway.The first pool of 16 haka groups from around the country are just starting to… Read more Audio

Members of a residents group living near Auckland's Eden Park are vowing to put pressure on local government in a bid to save the financially troubled stadium. The area has been fraught with tension… Read more Audio

Some developers are still nervous about partnering with the government's flagship housing scheme. Yesterday the first major residential developer, Mike Greer, announced it will build KiwiBuild homes… Read more Audio

People who've suffered mental distress have rallied in large numbers to tell the government what they think of plans to reform mental health services. Mary O'Hagan says people also want access to the… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

As operations ramp up on the West Coast to re-enter the Pike River Mine, in another small mining town minds are turning to another tragedy underground - the death of 34 men and boys in Kaitangata in… Read more Audio

Government agencies are being accused of not having confidence in Whānau Ora and not getting on board with it. A government review of Whānau Ora shows the approach is working well for Māori and… Read more Audio

Three Conservative MPs have defected and joined the ranks of the growing independent party. This follows the resignations of seven Labour Party MPs on Wednesday and an eighth on Thursday. The members… Read more Audio

The chief executive of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says strict controls can offset any risks with using Chinese company Huawei in Britain's 5G network upgrade. David Bond is a reporter… Read more Audio

The cream of New Zealand sporting talent will assemble in Auckland tonight for the annual Halberg Awards. Audio