Morning Report

Residents living in the small Hawke's Bay settlement of Rissington have been flooded twice in three months and say lives are at risk unless a stop bank is built and the river is cleared of debris to… Read more Audio

One of seven people killed in a horrific head-on smash near the Taranaki town of Waverly on Wednesday had just recovered from another serious crash a year ago. Several of the local volunteer fire… Read more Audio

In the wake of the horror crash in Taranaki, a former mayor is wondering whether the Government has its transport priorities right. Ross Paterson was Western Bay of Plenty mayor in August 2016 when… Read more Audio

A huge shortage of construction workers is not detering the new head of Kiwibuild, who reckons the Government will hit its target of building 6,000 affordable homes over the next two years. Stephen… Read more Audio

Auckland businesses say its not fair they're having to cough up for fuel taxes now but wait years to see any of the desperately needed benefits. The government has announced a nationwide fuel excise… Read more Audio

The Ministry of Primary Industries is rejecting accusations that it is incompetent when it comes to animal welfare issues. Farmwatch, a farm monitoring group, has published footage of a sharemilker… Read more Audio

Kiwifruit growers are understood to be on the verge of victory in their long running battle with the Government over the vine-killing disease PSA. The High Court will deliver its decision today on a… Read more Audio

The New Zealand women's cricketers have booked their place in the T20 Tri-Series Final with an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in Bristol, though they're struggling again against an England… Read more Audio

RBNZ may hold rates low for longer. NZX pressured to improve its share market supervision. Regional fuel tax rebate hassles. Latest from markets. Audio

Right now it's half time of the England Belgium game insert something about score here. Both teams are already safely through to the final 16 - the outcome on Friday will just decide who they'll play… Read more Audio

The Housing Minister's been called out for abusing parliamentary process and giving flippant answers to written questions. Ministers are expected to answer questions fully and promptly, and Phil… Read more Audio

Thousands of people will have more money in their pockets next week. The Government's Families Package kicks in on Sunday, providing more for low income families, beneficiaries and pensioners, and… Read more Audio