Morning Report

US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has past the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years into law. The sweeping US$1.5 trillion bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The… Read more Audio

A principal who got a trip to Fiji and $550 to spend on his wellbeing is refusing to answer questions about other expense payments and practices at his school. David Wallis has confirmed Manurewa West… Read more Audio

The economic cost of shifting the vehicle import trade away from Auckland's downtown port could be as high as $1 billion. A report commissioned by the Auckland Council, but which it tried to keep… Read more Audio

Some medicinal cannabis users say the government's plan to overhaul the law offers hope but no material changes for them. The new law will protect terminally ill people from prosecution if they use… Read more Audio

Some medicinal cannabis users say the Government's plan to overhaul the law offers hope but no material changes for them. A new law will protect terminally ill people from prosecution if they use… Read more Audio

Health authorities say the mumps outbreak in Auckland is now an epidemic. They've written to the Ministry of Health urging it to launch a catch-up vaccination campaign, saying a national response is… Read more Audio

An investigation has begun into toxic, banned firefighting foam to find out where it's still being used and stored. At the same time, a United States expert is warning that New Zealand's acceptable… Read more Audio

Critics say the government has delivered a half-baked medicinal cannabis scheme and many people will be disappointed. The government plans to establish a regulated medicinal cannabis industry, and… Read more Audio