Morning Report

Six political leaders began the year full of optimism but by the end their hopes had been dashed. Four of them - Metiria Turei, Peter Dunne, Te Ururoa Flavell and Marama Fox - are no longer MPs, let… Read more Audio

Campaigners for medical marijuana are calling the planned new law a tiny step forward at a time giant strides are needed. But only terminally ill people with less than a year to live will be allowed… Read more Audio

We're about to head into that summer holiday period when a dip in the river or ocean is a top priority for many. And to make sure people know which swimming spots are safe, a website providing up to… Read more Audio

The eight iwi of Taranaki are one step closer to having their sacred mountain and ancestor, Taranaki Maunga, become a legal personality. Last night the Crown made a promise to iwi that they would be… Read more Audio

State house tenants in Christchurch have described the news their homes won't be sold as the best Christmas present. The Government has kept an election promise by putting an end to the mass sell-off… Read more Audio

A United States expert is warning that New Zealand's acceptable levels for drinking water contamination from toxic firefighting foam chemicals are way too high. This comes as the Environmental… Read more Audio

US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has past the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years into law. The sweeping US$1.5 trillion bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The… Read more Audio

A principal who got a trip to Fiji and $550 to spend on his wellbeing is refusing to answer questions about other expense payments and practices at his school. David Wallis has confirmed Manurewa West… Read more Audio

The economic cost of shifting the vehicle import trade away from Auckland's downtown port could be as high as $1 billion. A report commissioned by the Auckland Council, but which it tried to keep… Read more Audio