Morning Report

US talkshow host John Oliver, led an aggressive campaign to carry the Puteketeke to a landslide win in last year's Bird of the Century competition. The bird also known as the Australasian Crested… Read more Audio

New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all… Read more Audio

In a rare moment of unity, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau and Greater Wellington Regional Council chairperson Daran Ponter are on the same page about congestion charges… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Market Update for 27 August 2024 Audio

Retirement village residents say they feel unsafe as care workers at Arvida-run facilities around the country face both cuts to their hours and increased responsibilities. Chris Cessford reports. Audio

Funding for Labour inspectors checking on workplaces which employ seasonal staff from the Pacific has not increased in 17 years. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all… Read more Audio

Posties in Wellington are refusing to deliver a pamphlet containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. Postal Workers Union co-president John Maynard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The junior doctors union is accusing Te Whatu Ora of playing down a shortage of medical registrars at Waikato Hospital, and fears the wellbeing of doctors will get worse as a result. Resident Doctors'… Read more Audio

The All Blacks insist the sudden departure of assistant coach Leon MacDonald hasn't been a disruption as they prepare to face the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park. Audio

The prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio