Morning Report

A report into the new hospital rosters that were supposed to make things safer for both doctors and patients, says the new system is inflexible, has a negative effect on training, and reduces… Read more Audio

The New Zealand driver Brendon Hartley can't buy any luck in Formula One this season.... forced out just after the start of this morning's Italian Grand Prix, his 6th DNF of the season. Audio

Despite women making up half of New Zealand's lawyers, new research shows that they are woefully under-represented in those who get to argue cases before the country's top courts. The report, on… Read more Audio

The three best options to get back into Pike River mine safely will be scrutinised from every angle from next week. It's one of the final stages of planning before the agency in charge of the mine's… Read more Audio

Small businesses are being given the opportunity to vent their frustrations with the government by telling the National Party what they think needs to be done.

The Opposition is launching a campaign… Read more Audio

New Zealander Tim Price has ridden the round of his life to win the Burghley Horse Trials in England on Monday morning (NZ time). The 39-year-old went clear in the showjumping onboard Ringwood Sky Boy… Read more Audio

A special unit with a budget of $2 million has been established by the Defence Force to put its side of the story to a government inquiry into a controversial operation in Afghanistan. Operation… Read more Audio

Pacific leaders are converging on the tiny island nation of Nauru this week for their annual forum. Regional security and other pressing issues like climate change will be top of the formal agenda… Read more Audio

Preschoolers with disabilities are waiting on average three months for specialist help and in the Wellington region the delay has blown out to more than six months. The Education Ministry says waiting… Read more Audio

Hundreds of extra doctors are needed to staff new hospital rosters, costing more than $35 million. District Health Boards are in the process of bringing in the new rosters following an agreement last… Read more Audio

The New Zealand equestrian Tim Price is paricularly proud of his horse Ringwood Sky Boy after winning the Burghley Horse Trials in England. Audio

Billions available for investing in green bonds in NZ. Money week -- time to think about the financial future. The Christchurch company building flight simulators flies high. How money markets are… Read more Audio