Morning Report

Local Government New Zealand argues that ratepayers have to cough up for the cost of tourists, and calls on the government to distribute the $65 increase charges as ringfenced funding to councils that… Read more Audio

It's been a chilly night for many residents in the Mackenzie District, where hundreds of households are without power. Alpine Energy chief customer and strategy officer Andrew Kerr spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs on day four of the rain-affected second test in Kanpur. Audio

On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Read more Audio

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

A seven-million-dollar playground emerging on the New Plymouth coastline promises something for everyone - young or old. When complete, Destination Play will cover two hectares and include a dozen… Read more Audio

Kiwi families bunking off school to go on holiday early say they're doing so because flights are cheaper and they don't care about taking their children out of school early. Meanwhile Associate… Read more Audio

SEEK's latest Advertised Salary Index shows the tough economic environment is beginning to bite, with diminishing growth in salaries across the motu. Overall growth was 3.7 percent in the year to… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 30 September 2024 Audio

The Silver Ferns have lost the first match of the Taini Jamison Trophy series 59-58 to England. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Cult experts say an global underground sect the FBI is investigating after it was exposed for historical child sexual abuse, has many markers of a high control group. The Christian sect is known to… Read more Audio