Morning Report

A former lawyer says the Law Society needs to take actual disciplinary action and fine or disbar those who behave inappropriately. The Law Society is bringing in new rules after a review into sexual… Read more Audio

A union leader who represents migrant workers is dismayed a man accused of human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand went undetected for more than 20 years. Viliamu Samu (better known as Joseph… Read more Audio

Measures designed to protect subcontractors and suppliers' money when a construction company collapses appear to be failing. And industry players are warning more losses loom if there aren't tougher… Read more Audio

The first cricket Test against Sri Lanka has run almost perfectly for the Black Caps so far and it's now when rather than if the homeside will win. Audio

A world-record performance by opener Tom Latham has put the Black Caps firmly in charge of the first test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve. When New Zealand's first innings ended on 578, Latham… Read more Audio

The former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson says the current minister Andrew Little should walk away from Ngāpuhi. Tribal members have voted overwhelmingly against a proposal for who… Read more Audio

Auckland secondary school principals are so fed up with their local truancy services, they're hiring their own staff to do the job. They say just one of the city's four attendance services is good at… Read more Audio

Let's go back to our lead story on slavery and human trafficking. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in our Wellington studio. Audio

The Road Transport Forum says modern four-lane highways are the only practical solution for improving road safety on key routes. The Government has announced it will spend $1.4 billion on safety… Read more Audio

The Transport Agency has known for at least for two years its truck and bus inspection system is being gamed to cover up risky operators but has not fixed the weaknesses. Newly released documents… Read more Audio

A union wants employers - not just recruiters - scrutinised amid fears there could be more slave bosses active in New Zealand. A 64 year old orchard worker has been charged with 18 counts of human… Read more Audio

The Black Caps opener Tom Latham says he knew he had it in him to bat for a long time as he helped put the homeside into a potentially match winning position in the first test against Sri Lanka at the… Read more Audio