Morning Report

Six thousand Ōtara school children will be receiving a donated Christmas present this week. It's the first time so many gifts have been given out to the primary and intermediate school students of… Read more Audio

Maori sportswomen led the way at the 27th Annual Maori Sports Award with Black Ferns star Portia Woodman claiming two major awards. It continued a strong streak of Maori sportswomen excelling on the… Read more Audio

Two women who were denied abortions through Waitemata DHB want to ensure no one else goes through the same ordeal. Waitemata DHB says it has changed its procedures as a result of errors in dealing… Read more Audio

The West Indies made a strong comeback during Day Three of their first test with the Black Caps. Still trailing by 172, the West Indies will resume their second innings this morning at 214/2, still… Read more Audio

Hunterville-raised farmboy Hadleigh Parkes has made a stunning debut in his international rugby debut on Saturday, scoring twice. However he was wearing the red jersey of Wales rather than that of the… Read more Audio

Justice Minister Andrew Little wants to lower the number of prisoners by releasing more people on parole and granting bail to more suspected criminals. He says the prison population will rise by 50… Read more Audio

The last of three family members struck down with suspected botulism after eating wild boar has emerged from her coma. Subi Babu was admitted to Waikato Hospital nearly a month ago along with her… Read more Audio

Universities are dismissing the new research that suggests the trades offer young New Zealanders a more secure financial future than university study. The BERL report points to data showing that… Read more Audio

New research has found the trades offer young New Zealanders a better financial future than university study. The BERL report, commissioned by the Industry Training Federation, shows apprentices earn… Read more Audio

Auckland Council's environment committee will decide whether to close the Waitakere Ranges to the public in an attempt to slow the spread of a disease that is killing kauri trees. One in five trees in… Read more Audio