Morning Report

The former staff member who has accused Maggie Barry of bullying has described the MP as a Jekyll and Hyde character who would lose her temper, swear at employees and insult them behind their backs… Read more Audio

A standout year for women's rugby has been recognised with women headlining this year's New Zealand Rugby Awards. Audio

Teacher workloads are being cited as the key obstacle in the ongoing dispute with the government. The union representing primary and intermediate schools - the NZEI - announced on Wednesday morning… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An early look at the day's business news and a catch up on overnight action on global markets. Audio

The Government is committing an extra $22.5 million to the America's Cup. But it will only be paid if Auckland Council coughs up another $14.5 million to help pay for higher than expected… Read more Audio

Primary School teachers have just announced the outcome of their vote on the government's latest pay and conditions offer. RNZ education correspondent John Gerritsen joins Susie Ferguson with the… Read more Audio

A standout year for women's rugby has been recognised with women headlining this year's New Zealand Rugby Awards. Audio

Maggie Barry bullying claims: Ex-staffer speaks out, Primary teachers reject latest offer over workload, Emergency MenW meningoccocal vaccine starts in Northland. Audio

A company which makes surfboards for the biggest name in surfing - Kelly Slater - is now using New Zealand wool in its shapes. San Diego-based Firewire surfboards is using the wool to add strength to… Read more Audio

A man molested at a Catholic college when he was 17 says he was threatened with expulsion when he alerted the school. The man gave evidence in 2015 that helped convict Marist Brother Patrick Bignell… Read more Audio