Charlotte Cook
Hair and Loathing is coming your way!
Hair and Loathing is a new podcast series presented and produced by Charlotte Cook, and takes an inside look at why women maintain a 'barely there' look to satisfy the status quo and why some women… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest enters 17th day
The was a late night standoff between Police and parliament protesters on Hill Street and near the bus terminus after concrete bollards were moved and cars broke through the perimeter and into the… Audio
Covid-19: Police make move on protesters
Police have made a move on protesters this morning.
Charlotte Cook was on the ground.
She spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Covid-19: Early morning action at convoy protest
There are scenes of confrontation at Parliament this morning as Police and forklift workers arrive with concrete blocks to reinforce the perimeter of the occupation.
Videos and photos from the scene… Audio
Covid-19: Police bring in barricades for protest
There are scenes of confrontation at Parliament this morning as Police and forklift workers arrive with concrete blocks to reinforce the perimeter of the occupation.
Videos and photos from the scene… Audio
Early morning agression at Parliament protest
To the protest outside of Parliament now as it heads into its 14th day. Over the weekend, an alliance of various groups involved with the protest have been attempting to clean up it's image, which has… Audio
Covid-19: Mythbusting booster recovery tips
Boosters are being bolstered around the country, with the wait time between second and third doses shortened to 3 months.
More needles are going into more arms and the bravest of us can feel a little… Audio
Covid-19: How will isolation work in shared households?
It is predicted hundreds of thousands of people will have to self-isolate at home as Omicron spreads through the community.
The government and health officials are urging people to prepare by… Audio
Hula hooping expert's tips for spinning
Weighted hula hoops could be the next big fitness fad - if TikTok hits are anything to go by.
For most, when thinking of hula hoops people remember lunch times playing on the grass at school, but… Video, Audio
Broken phones at Waikeria cause trouble for prisoners trying to call home
Inmates at Waikeria Prison say they had to share one faulty phone between 80 prisoners for months and wait up to four hours at a time to call their family.
The working phone often cut out mid call… Audio
Tips for preventing a crispy Christmas tree
The countdown to Christmas is on.
We know what you're thinking, where's the time gone?!
After a year of Covid and lockdowns, many are ready to dive into the silly season early. So, how do you keep… Audio
Covid-19: Accessing a vaccine pass challenging for some
With all this talk of vaccine passes, wallets, RealMe and my health accounts - the true message of what you need to do in order to access businesses and services under the incoming traffic light… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Tamakis claim they have been summoned by police
A Destiny-Church-linked group that organises protests against vaccine mandates says Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been summoned to the Auckland Police station at 9.30am on Tuesday.
The couple have… Audio
100 years of radio in NZ: Major news broadcast over the century
Today marks 100 years of Radio in New Zealand.
While Morning Report has only been around since the 70's - the wireless has been a staple for keeping the nation together in times of hardship, war… Audio
Terrorist's lawyer claims inhumane treatment in prison
The Christchurch mosque terrorist says he pleaded guilty to the murder of 51 people last year, because of the inhumane and degrading treatment he experienced while awaiting his trial.
Brenton… Audio
Compensation only the start of redress for abuse - Former Dilworth student
A Dilworth old boy says financial compensation can only mark the start of efforts to address 50 years of abuse at the school.
A former chaplain and teacher, Ross Browne, has pleaded guilty to 15… Audio
ICU-treated woman fears for health system if Covid-19 spreads
A woman who spent five days in ICU is pleading with people to get the Covid-19 vaccine so they don't use up critical care beds. Amber Dryden says ICU stopped her from losing a leg or possibly even… Audio
The cost of caring for the stranded orca Toa
The Department of Conservation spent $130,000 looking after Toa, the orphaned Orca.
It was abandoned by its pod north of Wellington in July, and was cared for by the department and volunteers for 12… Audio
Schoolkids' penguin fossil find an entirely new species
A 30-million-year-old penguin fossil has been identified as a completely new species, 15 years after it was discovered by school kids.
Massey University researchers say the bird, while closely… Audio
Covid-19: Nurses unhappy after Middlemore exposure
Nurses make up almost half of the 29 staff at Middlemore Hospital being forced to isolate after contact with a Covid-19 case.
Eleven doctors and 13 nurses cannot be at work for a fortnight after a… Audio