Morning Report

It started with a karakia on Wednesday and yesterday, three years to the day since he died, an inquest into the death of a young man in a car crash in the Hutt Valley ended in the same way… Read more Audio

The New Zealand nursery industry is bracing itself for weeks or even months of work, as 55 thousand seedlings and cuttings are sorted through to make sure they're free of pests and diseases. Audio

An early look at some of the main business stories and brief update on the money markets.  Audio

Pitcairn islanders are hoping an historic naval gun believed to be from the famous HMS Bounty will be returned to their island. The gun is being sold at auction on Saturday in Scotland and is expected… Read more Audio

There's a lot of international attention on Canada as the country is set to vote on legalising cannabis. It also will host the leaders of the US, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan on Saturday… Read more Audio

Joseph Parker's return to the top of world heavyweight boxing could happen sooner rather than later. Audio

A new super ministry is being set up to deal with the housing crisis, The latest police numbers suggest gang membership is on the rise, New figures reveal more overseas buyers are snapping up property… Read more Audio

Turning up to the take away shop with your own plastic container may be a thing in parts of Auckland soon. If you're a Mt Albert resident, then 'BYO container' might be coming to a food outlet near… Read more Audio

A European diplomat is arguing she's covered by diplomatic immunity and wants a Tenancy Tribunal case thrown out against her. Eva Tvarozkova represented the European Union in New Zealand and leased a… Read more Audio

A survey of companies show most don't want the Government to ditch the 90-day trial period for new employees. A parliamentary select committee is considering a bill to outlaw the trial period, except… Read more Audio

Those who look after their disabled adult children are offended and angry with Ministry of Health assessments. Many say they are designed to get the Ministry of Health out of paying families what they… Read more Audio

A New Zealand fruit grower says his industry can no longer survive without the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme which brings Pacific labourers to New Zealand. John Van Vliet grows and exports… Read more Audio