Morning Report

The Ministry of Health says it doesn't accept all the responsiblity for gastro outbreak in Havelock North. The Ministry's acting director of public health Dr Stewart Jessamine says the system is to… Read more Audio

Many local councils say they cannot afford to upgrade infrastructure which would help prevent hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders getting sick from drinking water. An official report into the… Read more Audio

This year has seen record insurance payouts for weather-related claims with damage of more than $240 million. But while many have been able to move on with their lives, this year's weather events have… Read more Audio

A briefing to the Government made public yesterday says New Zealanders pay the highest petrol prices in the developed world, before tax. Energy Minister Megan Woods has ruled out direct intervention… Read more Audio

We're approaching the time of year for one of the great annual work institutions - the staff Christmas party. Researchers from Otago University have been studying work social functions and surveyed… Read more Audio

The E Tu union wants a government inquiry into claims of worker exploitation during the ultra fast broadband roll out. The $1.7 billion programme to provide better, faster internet to homes around New… Read more Audio