Morning Report

A former race relations commissioner says he repeatedly asked the Government to create a central system for recording hate crimes but was told it wasn't necessary. The United Nations Committee on the… Read more Audio

Mental health services expect demand stemming from the Christchurch shootings to tail off this week but warn that the after affects of trauma could last for years. Since the attack the 1737 National… Read more Audio

The Australian cricketer David Warner has continued his stunning Indian Premier League form - with an unbeaten century and record-breaking partnership with England batsman Jonny Bairstow. Audio

The minimum hourly wage goes up by $1.20 on April 1 to $17.70 but some of those getting the increase say it won't make much difference. An economist says minimum wage earners with families will see… Read more Audio

Tauranga's begging ban comes in to force today and homeless women fear it will push them further into the shadows. The city's first shelter for homeless women, set up in response to the ban, is due to… Read more Audio

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing for another week dominated by Brexit, with her governing Conservative party deeply split over the way forward. On Friday the House of Commons defeated Ms… Read more Audio

Back now to possible changes to hate crime law in the wake of the Christchurch mosque terror attack. Justice Minister Andrew Little says the laws are inadequate and we need to do better. We heard… Read more Audio

Auckland iwi say scattering the ashes of the dead in public places and waterways is abhorrent and they're calling for it to be banned. But the council says while it's happy to have wider discussions… Read more Audio

Frustration is at boiling point on the West Coast as residents struggle to get their lives back on track after last week's torrential rain. Haast locals are waking to a sixth day without power. In… Read more Audio

Justice Minister Andrew Little says he'll fast-track a review of current laws that could lead to hate speech being made a legal offence. But the leader of the ACT Party says that would be divisive if… Read more Audio

Hamilton's mayor says voters will have the final say on the future of councillor James Casson. Mr Casson, who is running for mayor in October, sparked outrage at the weekend when he criticised New… Read more Audio