Morning Report

The early childhood education sector is the first in the firing line of the Ministry of Regulation, with a review to take place over six months. Capital Kids early childhood centre manager Megan White… Read more Audio

Defending champions Queensland crushed a 12-man NSW 38-10 in rugby league's State of Origin opener last night in Sydney to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Audio

On today's episode, central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station, Police Minister Mark Mitchell… Read more Audio

Twenty-one year old Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has signed with English Premier League club Bournemouth for a record fee. Wellington Phoenix director of football Shaun Gill spoke to… Read more Audio

A crash that claimed the lives of five people north of Te Awamutu last week was the catalyst for a candlelight vigil in the Waikato town. Natalie Akoorie was there. Audio

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission's review of access to mental health services over the last five years has found that referrals to specialists have dropped despite increasing demand. New… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says he wants New Zealand to be the Pacific's partner-of-choice, as other powers make moves in the region. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Niue. Audio

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

Market Update for 5 June 2024 Audio

Some say it looks like it's in mid-stride - the walking tree of Karamea, on the West Coast. The unusual northern rātā has taken the top spot in the 2024 Tree of the Year award. Arboricultural… Read more Audio

School principals are divided over whether the new equity index will reduce stigma against what used to be known as low-decile schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Government has slashed funding of research into terrorism and violent extremism. The centre that does the work is just two years old and is already having to cut back. Phil Pennington reports. Audio