Morning Report

About 200 people filled a hall in Auckland's Mt Eden on Thursday night, furious at plans to allow high-rise apartments and remove 'special character' status for hundreds of villas and bungalows… Read more Audio

High Jumper Hamish Kerr is in top form a fortnight out from the World Championships in Japan with the New Zealand taking victory at this morning's Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio

Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

The country's largest high-country station and reserve is up for lease. Rural reporter Sally Wenley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Police have made seven arrests in Levin since they put a gang conflict warrant in place, but those behind a spate of shootings in the Horowhenua town are still at large. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden… Read more Audio

Police believe they've captured CCTV footage of Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children, during a burglary in rural Waikato. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A brief update of movements in the markets. Audio

Parents from a Wellington High School have raised concerns after their children were marked as absent due to last week's teachers' strike. Secondary Principals Association President Louise Anaru spoke… Read more Audio

Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A jury has heard a harrowing 111 call made the night of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio

From Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to chamber of commerce boss Simon Bridges to the chief executive of Air New Zealand Greg Foran - the concern over Auckland's economic slump continues to grow. Music… Read more Audio

Canterbury High Jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio