Morning Report

The Defence Force has failed to give vital information to a regional council needs to do an urgent investigation into toxic firefighting foam contamination. At the same time, the Environment Ministry… Read more Audio

With just over a week to go in the Northcote by-election Labour's spying an opportunity - with its internal polls signalling a tight race between the red and blue candidates. Our political reporter… Read more Audio

An Auckland budgeting adviser says action is needed to protect vulnerable people who are becoming "enslaved" to finance companies. This after two companies, owned by disgraced businessman Allan… Read more Audio

On Thursday RNZ brought you the story of Jeremy Avis, a Tauranga Hospital nurse who committed suicide. He is one of two nurses who felt bullied at the hospital then killed themselves. A third… Read more Audio

Friday is officially 'Gypsy Day', the first day of winter and the date dairy farmers from Kaitaia to Bluff move thousands of cows to new pastures for winter grazing. For sharemilkers who own cows but… Read more Audio

Unitec, the country's largest polytechnic, has reported a $31 million defict fo 2017. Auditors have warned there are threats to the intitution's viability and the Government has appointed a financial… Read more Audio

It's the first day of winter. And while some people stock up on heaters, electric blankets and duvets, hundreds of others are seeking shelter in doorways to escape the cold. Last month, the government… Read more Audio

There are significant developments in the meth testing story, with the Housing Minister Phil Twyford telling Morning Report he is now aplogising to state house tenants needlessly evicted from their… Read more Audio

The Crusaders coach Scott Robertson believes flanker Pete Samu should be allowed to play for the Wallabies this month. Audio

All Blacks fans are being offered closer look inside the locker room and the lives of the illustrious team - but they'll have to pay for it. All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks is the latest series… Read more Audio

The aviation industry says airlines around the world are nervous about the looming border tax in New Zealand, because they may be required to collect it. Australians and Pacific Islanders, as well as… Read more Audio