Morning Report

An attempt at a multicultural Christmas parade in Nelson left many children with just one question - where's Santa? The traditonal white beard and red suit was ditched in favour of a Māori man wearing… Read more Audio

The parents of Sophie Elliott hope a new law specifically making strangulation illegal could help other to avoid their daughter's fate. The new crime is part of a suite of family violence changes… Read more Audio

Fifty-five people who were wrongly evicted from their Housing New Zealand homes will today get an average of almost $8000 each in compensation, and a formal apology. It is the first in a series of… Read more Audio

Wellington coach Mark Rudan has held nothing back in slamming the referee's performance after the Phoenix's 1-all home draw with A-League leaders Perth last night. Audio

Financial Markets Authority tells company directors to improve disclosure of market information. Companies need to encourage ethical behaviour. Rate wars boost housing market. Tradespeople form… Read more Audio

The coach of the record-breaking under 17 women's football team says the team has exceeded expectations. The team made New Zealand sporting history yesterday, beating Canada 2-1 to come third at the… Read more Audio

The mother of Sophie Elliott is backing a new law making strangulation a criminal offence and hopes it will save women's lives. The new crime is part of a suite of family violence changes which come… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An early look at the day's business news and how financial markets will start the week. Audio

A shortage of crane operators means there are cranes sitting idle on construction sites across the country, despite the building boom. The chief executive of the Crane Association, Rod Auton… Read more Audio

Hundreds of sex offenders are being placed in shared prison cells despite warnings that it is dangerous and should be stopped. Figures from Corrections show that in October this year there were 674… Read more Audio

The Wellington Phoenix have been on the receiving end of a bewildering VAR decision that may have cost them all the points in the 1-all draw with A-League leaders Perth. Audio