Morning Report

The Nelson City Council is preparing to add fluoride to the city's water supply by the end of the year, in accordance with a government directive. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Foodstuffs North Island says its trial of facial recognition technology has resulted in a 16 percent reduction in serious harm in its supermarkets. Foodstuffs North Island's General Counsel Julian… Read more Audio

More than four years ago Aucklander Michael Andrews found himself at the centre of a terrifying mass stabbing at the Countdown supermarket in Lynn Mall, and will now be honoured for his bravery. Audio

One of the greatest batters in women's cricket history has been honoured at New Zealand Cricket's inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony. Debbie Hockley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Climate Change Commission has warned the world is not on track to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and wants New Zealand to up its game on climate action. Climate Change Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr… Read more Audio

It appears that barely half the teenagers who tried to meet the critical NCEA literacy and numeracy benchmark via online tests this year succeeded. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio

Fire and Emergency says a major wildfire in Canterbury has grown overnight on Thursday, and is not under control. Fire and Emergency's Canterbury Assistant commander Dave Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7am Sports news with Nathan Rarere Audio

Early business bullletin with Gyles Beckford Audio

A new type of technology will connect Tairāwhiti communities to civil defence in disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Alexa Cook reports. Audio

The Associate Police Minister is insisting the coalition promise of 500 new police officers by November next year is on track. That's despite police bosses saying it's going to be very challenging -… Read more Audio

Early sports chat with Nathan Rarere Audio