Morning Report

New Zealand's rich are still getting richer, while the poor continue to get poorer, according to new research by Oxfam. The non-profit organisation which works to combat poverty and injustice says the… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Kiwirail has confirmed plans to replace its three ageing current Cook Strait ferries with two new larger purpose-built rail ferries. Interislander's current fleet, comprising the Kaitaki, Kaiarahi and… Read more Audio

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says a new study reaffirms the terrible state of housing across New Zealand. The Demographia survey shows New Zealand is one of the most unaffordable countries in the world… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns have prevailed in a heart-stopper to close their Quad Series campaign in England. Audio

Millions of dollars worth of thoroughbred racing horses bound for Hong Kong have been stuck in New Zealand since July after a outbreak of strangles - an endemic disease in New Zealand, and in many… Read more Audio

A democracy researcher says Auckland Council needs to overhaul how it seeks feedback from residents to make sure marginal voices are not drowned out. As we have been reporting older, wealthier, Pakeha… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns have finished their Northern Quad Series campaign with a nail biting 62-60 win over South Africa in double extra time. Its a pivotal win for the Silver Ferns who are desperately… Read more Audio

Simon Bridges says the failure of successive governments to overhaul planning rules has put homes beyond the means of most people. The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability released… Read more Audio

It's the longest government shutdown in US history, and it's now entering its 30th day. The Democrats have rejected an attempt by President Trump to end the partial shut-down over the border wall… Read more Audio

Residents living near a pipe leaking effluent from a nearby wood processing plant onto a Hawke's Bay beach, are calling for the pipe to be shut down until the leak is fixed. Pan Pac Forestry Products… Read more Audio