Morning Report

Upper Hutt's Mayor says it would be a mistake to think central government will be handing out blank cheques to fix the capital's water problems.

Wayne Guppy and his Wellington City counterpart, Tory… Read more Audio

Wellington Water is asking Wellington City Council for $2.5 billion over the next ten years to achieve the best outcomes for water infrastructure in the city.

Chief executive Tonia Haskell says it's… Read more Audio

Waitangi Tribunal members and claimants are meeting on Tuesday in Waitangi to consider the design of a constitution inquiry.

The inquiry will reportedly seek to establish what a contemporary… Read more Audio

The United Kingdom is charging ahead with plans to limit accessibility of smoking and vaping in an attempt to create a "smokefree generation."

The move is based on New Zealand's smokefree laws… Read more Audio

MPs are converging on the capital this morning as Parliament kicks back off again for 2024.

Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.  Read more Audio

A group of former Gloriavale members have filed a claim for lost wages and compensation at the Employment Relations Authority that is believed to total more than $5 million.

The claim follows two… Read more Audio

An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.

Mayor Tory Whanau told Midday Report she's open to some council projects being put on… Read more Audio

Labour's public service spokesperson says New Zealanders could lose frontline services as the finance minister looks for public sector funding cuts.

Treasury confirmed last week that department… Read more Audio