Morning Report

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly. Ewan Wilson spoke to Alexa Cook.

A former Emergency Department head is warning that cutting ICU beds at the new Dunedin Hospital could cost lives. Former head of Dunedin's emergency department and former Southern District Health… Read more Audio

Newly released data shows some people needing urgent help from Work and Income have had to wait hours just to have their call answered. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida has more. Audio

Wednesday marks a milestone in US politics - it is day 100 of Donald Trump's second presidency. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

When Olivia Podmore died in a suspected suicide in August 2021, two women vowed to expose the deep wrongs the Olympic cyclist had endured. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio

A wintry blast is about to close roads and cancel ferries. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

The Canadian Liberal Party has won a fourth consecutive term. The party is now led by prime minister Mark Carney following Justin Trudeau's resignation earlier this year. Ottawa's The Globe and Mail… Read more Audio

A man who was ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Some Māori and Pacific healthcare providers say they're losing money on vital immunisation services for high-need communities due to funding shortfalls. Ruth Hill explains. Audio