Morning Report

The Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor says today's 3rd and final one-dayer against Bangladesh really only has a minor bearing on New Zealand's Cricket World Cup fortunes. Audio

The discovery of a second type of fruit fly in Auckland has sparked a probe into how insects can enter the country on cruise ships and planes. The species, called the facialis, was found in a… Read more Audio

At-home early childhood businesses must get their staff qualified or lose access to $150 million a year in government subsidies. Home-based carers look after about 18,000 children and have the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The mayor of the Thames-Coromandel district is rejecting a push to get local authorities to sign up to a declaration on climate change, calling it politically driven. Local Government New Zealand is… Read more Audio

The crown is being accused of rushing to finalise the controversial Hauraki Settlement less than two months before a group of iwi will go to the Waitangi Tribunal to oppose it. Six iwi were granted an… Read more Audio

The Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor will come with very fond memories when he arrives at the Univeristy Oval in Dunedin for today's 3rd and final one-dayer against Bangladesh. Audio

Greenpeace says the ban on new oil and gas exploration won't cost New Zealand 28 billion dollars, More claims Pike River evidence was mishandled, Ross Taylor's looking for a big score in today's final… Read more Audio

An international research project has been set up to answer questions about the kuriri, or Pacific golden plover. The kuriri migrates to Pacific nations including New Zealand each summer from the… Read more Audio

More than 70 years of historic kapa haka film will be on display during the Te Matatini festival in Wellington. Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision will be showcasing some of its treasure trove of waiata and… Read more Audio