Morning Report

The government is hailing an end to a "soft on crime era" as it limits the ability of judges to give offenders less time in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The Parole Board has ordered the immediate release of hunger striker Dean Wickliffe from prison. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages he was sent in the Signal thread. Washington D.C… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

An economist says property values are rising in over half of New Zealand suburbs as market conditions improve, but more listings and a subdued economy will prevent a major boom. CoreLogic chief… Read more Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Two new zero emission trucks are being launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from transport. TR Group general manager Brendan King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Concerns have been raised that people using ADHD medication could be caught out by new police roadside drug testing. AUT Biosciences senior lecturer Dr Catherine Crofts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Read more Audio