Morning Report

Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio

About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio

Residents across the Tasman region say forestry slash has exacerbated flood damage. Audio

The government is looking at what the Tasman district needs, but in the long-term it can't keep bailing people out after disasters, the PM says. Audio

Mayoral hopeful Ray Chung says sending an email containing third-hand claims might not have been the best idea, in hindsight. Audio

The Sleepout involves people spending a night out in the elements to get a glimpse of life on the streets. Audio

For many Kiwis "the centre of gravity" is now across the Tasman as they see relatives and colleagues leave New Zealand. Audio

The Te Pāti Māori co-leader says the newly chosen candidate is prepared for the battle to keep the seat in his party's hands. Audio

MetService says there's been more rain for the flood-damaged Nelson Tasman district overnight, with more to come. Audio

管理部门提醒部分地区的民众要"抱最好希望，做最坏打算"。

A new study has also found half of older Kiwis still write their passwords on paper, posing a risk to their online security, an expert says. Audio

Any end result of a new NZ-US project "cannot be a moa", a zoology professor says. Audio

Despite research ranking New Zealand as one of the most self-sufficient countries, a spokesperson says there's an imbalance in protecting prime horticultural land. Audio

"We need to be running, not crawling out of this recession," a chief economist says as the Reserve Bank looks set to hold today. Audio

But Nicola Willis says councils need to stick to the basics and not waste ratepayers money. Audio

The air force has reactivated the name of a World War 2 squadron - but this time, as the country's first space unit. Audio

Murray Meltzer says it's a worrying escalation from "hate speech into violence". Audio

MethaneSAT lost contact in June and is believed to be unrecoverable. Audio

Participants "did not see coming" suggested changes to speeches for the current Youth Parliament, one Youth MP says. Audio

But Auckland Council said it would not prioritise golf enthusiasts over the need to protect people's lives. Audio

Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams will be allowed a helicopter pad at their Westmere home after their resource consent was approved by council-appointed commissioners. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says increasing sanctions for people who assault first responders makes sense. Audio

Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio

Rural people are also under-served by the current approach to healthcare funding, the College of Surgeons says. Audio

The All Blacks fullback insists France will be hard to beat in the three-test series, despite the visitors leaving plenty of top players at home. Audio