Morning Report

Community midwives have been telling the government the service is in crisis and rural midwives are getting out. Charlie Ferris who works in Central Otago says the Budget funding boost of $103 million… Read more Audio

Half a million people will soon be able to visit the doctor for less, after yesterday's budget announced GP visits will be slashed by up to $30 for Community Services Card holders. 53,000 more… Read more Audio

There were coalition lamingtons and Budget Day cheese rolls. But was there the promised cash? Finance Minister Grant Robertson promised big spending in health and education and on housing and… Read more Audio

The Government says the way exotic pests and diseases are fought must change. Read more Audio

A brief taste of Budget reaction, Infratil's future, and latest movements in the financial sector. Audio

Health was the focus in Grant Robertson's first budget. While the $2.3 billion more for District Health Boards is business as usual there's a huge boost in the amount of money to fix rundown and leaky… Read more Audio

The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his first Budget calling it a first step in a plan for transformation. He's investing more money in health, education and housing - while also… Read more Audio

The New Zealand squash player Joelle King has been upset in the second round of the British Open in Hull. Audio

Budget 2018 analysis: 'A missed opportunity'; Budget 2018 full of 'broken promises' - Amy Adams; Budget 2018: Kei hea te putea? Where's the money? Audio

A plan to charge everyone but locals to enter Hamilton Gardens is not without its critics. The city council suggested the idea as a way to bring in cash for further garden developments. But many… Read more Audio

Deer farmers around the country are building up their herds on the back of strong venison and velvet prices. Deer numbers had been falling for over a decade, but figures released this month show the… Read more Audio

Despite just three wins from eleven games this Super Rugby season the struggling Super Rugby franchise announced yesterday, the Blues remain commited to Tana Umaga. He will stay on as head coach until… Read more Audio