Morning Report

Donald Trump has denied accusations that he sexually harassed multiple women before becoming US President. Three of the women who've previously spoken out against Mr Trump reiterated their claims… Read more Audio

Mycoplasma bovis has been found in Hawke's Bay and Southland for the first time. The Ministry for Primary Industries says a fifth property near Ashburton is also likely to be infected. The spread of… Read more Audio

The countdown to Friday's re-opening of State Highway 1 through Kaikoura has started, but truck drivers won't be celebrating just yet. Audio

Eleven of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards are not keeping any records of people attempting suicide or self-harming at respite centres for mental health patients. Advocates say the lack of… Read more Audio

Whangarei Hospital's blood bank has lost its accreditation and the New Zealand Blood Service has been forced to step in to help. The hospital doesn't have enough scientists in the lab.  Audio

Many respite centres for mental health patients don't have clinical staff on hand at all times, and eleven of the country's 20 district health boards don't require the centres to record suicide… Read more Audio

New Zealand is being urged to pressure Iraq into political reform in return for training its government security forces, to help ensure the victory Iraq has declared against Islamic State will hold… Read more Audio