Morning Report

Wayne Pivac will become the fourth New Zealander to coach the Wales rugby team after being confirmed to take over when compatriot Warren Gatland steps down after next year's World Cup in Japan. Audio

Local industries look at potential US-China trade war fall out. Spark faces court charges as Commerce Commission chases fair trading breaches. Rising demand is causing shrinking house sizes. Wrap up… Read more Audio

A youth advocate who spent time in police cells as a teenager has spoken out about the practice of detaining young people in that way. In the 11 months to the end of March, there were 165 cases of… Read more Audio

There are calls for the Government to follow Britain's lead and outlaw gay conversion therapies. The practice is often carried out by church pastors, who encourage people to suppress their feelings… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Four more boys have been rescued out of a cave in Thailand. Now eight boys have been brought out safely, while five people remain inside the cave. The 12 boys and their football coach became stuck… Read more Audio

Wayne Pivac will replace another New Zealander Warren Gatland as head coach of the Wales rugby side following next year's World Cup. Audio

Turmoil in UK as Boris Johnson quits over Brexit, Four boys, coach remain in Thailand cave, Greens urge govt to scrap plans for missiles, bombs, Defence Force planes purchase 'fair' - Winston Peters… Read more Audio

The Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade has taken its recruitment drive to the classroom. Teenagers at Akaroa Area School are being trained to put out fires, and the principal couldn't be happier. Reporter… Read more Audio

South Auckland health chiefs were warned almost two decades ago that an earthquake-prone building shouldn't have patients in it. But it still does. They were also warned five years ago that… Read more Audio