Morning Report

A government agency has had to hire a new staff member to deal with the barrage of written parliamentary questions from the National opposition, and many Ministerial offices are requesting extra help… Read more Audio

The decision on the final wicket of New Zealand's record Test win over Pakistan took far too long for spinner Ajaz Patel. Audio

Former MP and transgender activist Georgina Beyer wants police to be able to march in uniform for Auckland Pride Festival.

Earlier this month the board of Auckland Pride said it would allow police to… Read more Audio

A large house fire in Otara has been put out. Fire and Emergency says it got multiple calls about the fire on East Tamaki Road about 6.15am on Tuesday. Audio

Junior doctors are threatening more strikes early next year because of a deal done by the DHBs with a new rival union. In a first for district health boards, they've agreed to different terms and… Read more Audio

Taupo's community was left in the dark after another power outage affected the city for the second time in 12 months on Monday. From early morning till just before 6am residents in Taupo were left… Read more Audio

The Black Caps pulled off mission impossible in Abu Dhabi overnight, beating Pakistan from a seemingly unbeatable position. Chasing 176, late in the first test Pakistan needed just 29 runs with six… Read more Audio

The failure of APEC leaders to agree on a joint statement has exposed the deep divisions between the United States and China on trade and security. Trade Minister David Parker was at the summit and… Read more Audio

Riding motorcycles is losing its appeal and one motorcycle safety campaigner says that will help bring down the climbing road toll. Four motorcyclists were killed in three separate crashes at the… Read more Audio

The board of the Auckland Pride Parade will face a vote of no confidence after their decision to ban police uniforms at next year's event. At a heated meeting on on Sunday night, opponents of the… Read more Audio

Auckland children with severe and often extremely painful teeth problems are having to wait more than eight months for treatment - double what they should be. Under Ministry of Health standards, all… Read more Audio

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel says he's walking on air after claiming five second innings wickets to help the Black Caps to a thrilling four run win over Pakistan on a dramatic fourth day of the opening… Read more Audio