Morning Report

Coach Gary Stead has confirmed that captain Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the second test against Sri Lanka, which starts in Galle this afternoon. Audio

On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Read more Audio

The New Plymouth District Council is under fire for what locals are calling the botched job it's made of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

Councils in Northland hope the increased tourist tax will ease the burden on ratepayers. Felix Walton has more. Audio

A new report says improving indoor air quality in offices and schools could benefit New Zealand by $1 billion over ten years. Shamubeel Eaqub who co-wrote the paper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has hit a setback after the High Court ruled its 2021 Freedom Camping Bylaw invalid. Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive Mike Theelen spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Market Update for 25 September 2024. Audio

Māori AI and data experts say the technology is primarily based on European-looking individuals and struggles to recognise people of colour, including Māori and Pasifika. Privacy Commissioner Michael… Read more Audio

The boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes. Labour's deputy… Read more Audio

Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane concedes he never thought he'd bring up a century of tests. Audio

Officials have warned the government about business cases for infrastructure projects being so weak they are disconnected from reality. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio