Morning Report

Fireworks have been banned in Canterbury's McKenzie Basin and Ashburton Lakes until March. FENZ Assistant Commander Brian Keown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Kane Williamson scored 156 to push the Black Caps to the brink of a consolation victory over England in the third test in Hamilton. Audio

On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Read more Audio

The government has released a new action plan set to increase the use of Hydrogen energy in New Zealand. NZ Hydrogen Council chief executive Linda Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Market Update for 16 December 2024 Audio

Concerns have been raised after a group of police took a self-funded "cultural competency" trip to China in October. Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The loss-making national institute Te Pūkenga warns its polytechnics are losing valuable foreign enrolments because of study visa wait times. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio

A politics expert says a trip to China taken by police staff shows a serious gap in police understanding of foreign interference. Canterbury University professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio