Morning Report

People who are willing and able to donate a kidney or part of a liver will receive financial help. It's part of ongoing efforts to boost live and deceased organ donation to reduce long waiting lists… Read more Audio

Unions are querying Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones' idea to make beneficiaries work for the dole.

Mr Jones told TVNZ's Q+A the government would top up dole payments to working… Read more Audio

The Regional Economic Development Minister wants a work-for-the-dole scheme for young people in the regions saying he'll announce the details in the next few weeks.

Shane Jones is proposing the… Read more Audio

Hamilton residents are bracing themselves for a massive rates rise after predictions it will be in double-digits. Mayor Andrew King has recommended 15.5 percent, but a final figure won't be decided… Read more Audio

One of China's favourite ways of paying for things is about to be introduced to Wellington shops - making it easier for Chinese tourists to spend money. Alipay is a smartphone application used by more… Read more Audio

The National Party denies it is trying to drive a wedge between the government parties as it pushes to establish the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary from opposition. The Nelson MP Nick Smith has lodged a… Read more Audio