Morning Report

An organiser of safety workshops for foreign drivers, says tests should be made compulsory for people arriving from countries where they drive on the right. Audio

The Far North District Council is hailing a new rates model as a gamechanger and says it will slash the tens of millions of dollars owed by Maori; Some bach owners on Auckland's west coast won't have… Read more Audio

A beneficiaries advocate warns that beneficiaries could be turning to loan sharks after a decision by Work and Income to cut loans for emergency dental work. Audio

Ships and oil rigs that come to New Zealand will be forced to massively boost the amount of insurance they carry to guard against the environmental costs of an accident. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Despite a restructure designed to save money, the Department of Conservation spends more than 7 million dollars a year on travel. Audio

The Far North District Council is hailing a new rates model as a gamechanger and says it will slash the tens of millions of dollars owed by Maori. Audio

What is the best way for a teacher to respond to an unruly child? Audio

Two to three thousand houses won't be built in Auckland after a falling out between the government and the council. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Environmentalists say the Hawke's Bay Regional Council is being irresponsible in continuing to develop the 275 million dollar Ruataniwha Dam when it has no plan to comply with the resource consents it… Read more Audio

Continuing on from Rachel's story ...The police watchdog is investigating after a man was found dead in the Papakura District Court cells yesterday afternoon. Audio