Morning Report

Justice officials are looking at sometimes controversial public-private partnerships - or PPPs - to rescue billions of dollars of leaky and rundown courthouses. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Research shows children taught to read using an updated version of Reading Recovery make double the normal progress. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

It is the first election in Tauranga in nearly five years, after the last council was sacked in February 2021 and replaced with commissioners. Libby Kirkby-McLeod talked to locals from across the city… Read more Audio

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Paris will "go until the end" to bring an end to the violence, but some are suggesting that could take a long time. Kanak journalist with Radio Djiido Andre… Read more Audio

The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A new police initiative called Operation Haumaru, will bring together police and volunteers from transport and community groups to keep an eye on commuters. Finn Blackwell joined the patrol. Audio

A teenager is due to appear at the Dunedin Youth Court today, following the death of a 16-year-old boy who was attacked at the city's bus hub. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand golfer Sam Jones has the lead after the first round of the latest World Tour event in Belgium. Audio

Business news for 24 May 2024. Audio

The Government says a new draft strategy can double the value of the minerals sector to $2 billion by 2035. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A16-year-old boy who was attacked at Dunedin's bus hub in Great King Street yesterday afternoon has died in hospital. Dunedin electorate MP Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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