Morning Report

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

New Zealand's 10-year-olds have tumbled in an international test of reading ability. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study says New Zealand was one of just 12 countries where reading… Read more Audio

Some of the country's biggest law firms - and their clients - have signed up to a plan to get women lawyers more high-profile cases and positions. Although half of all lawyers are women, they are… Read more Audio

The Education Minister Chris Hipkins is dismissing National's claim the government's zero fees policy will result in a return of low-level courses like golf, homeopathy and sky diving. National's… Read more Audio