Morning Report

Elon Musk may be back tracking slightly over threats to justify employment or be fired, saying that the message "was basically a check to see if the employee had a pulse and was capable of replying to… Read more Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Tairāwhiti Gisborne is launching a "first-of-its-kind" tourism campaign to attract remote workers under the new visa changes. Trust Tairāwhiti chief executive Doug Jones spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The second day of Te Matatini kapa haka festival on Wednesday sees three powerhouse groups from Auckland go head-to-head. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai is at the Bowl of Brooklands in New… Read more Audio

Australian aviation officials only found out about a Chinese "live fire" drill in the Tasman after a commercial pilot picked up warnings mid-flight on an emergency radio frequency. Mike Fransham, a… Read more Audio

Power company Mercury says it expects residential power prices to rise by an average of almost ten percent from April. Consumer NZ's head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Finn Blackwell went on patrol with… Read more Audio

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here. Kyle Brewerton spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by a prominent artist has battled for years to have one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

The Royal College of GPs says a warning letter from a Wellington law firm is an attempt to intimidate doctors who practise gender affirming care including prescribing puberty blockers. Bill Hickman… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, along with a business delegation of food, beverage, and education heavy hitters. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Hanoi. Audio