Morning Report for Friday 11 August 2023

8:59 AM.The most vulnerable and poorly paid workers will have to wait the longest for pay equity, according to the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner.

The Government's just announced companies with… Read more Audio

8:35 AM.The FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finals kick off in Wellington at one this afternoon.

The Netherlands are up against Spain in the first match, followed by Japan playing Sweden in the second… Read more Audio

8:26 AM.Cyclists in the capital are still reporting close shaves from aggressive drivers when using the new two-lane cycle-lane connecting the Basin Reserve and Waitangi Park on the waterfront.

Some… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.Sunlight is the best disinfectant - at least that's the approach the government's taking to closing the 11-cent pay gap between men and women.

It wants companies with more than 250 staff to report… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.

Last month, Auckland had only 4 days without rain, and growers say… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The only substantial document firefighters had about landslide risks prior to the fatal Muriwai slip in February, was a 10-year-old manual from Sweden.

The document was in English, but it said little… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.A bilingual work has taken out the top prize at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Te Wehenga: The Separation of Ranginui and Papatūānuku by Mat Tait was last night presented… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.It's been a tough few weeks for Northland conservation group Bay Bush Action.

The volunteers' efforts to wipe out pests and bring back native species such as kiwi had been paying off - until a spate… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.While much of the world is battling with inflation, China is dealing with deflation - and it could have a big impact on New Zealand exports.

In New Zealand, consumer prices have been rising steadily… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.An Auckland principal is sick of education policy being used for "soundbites" in the lead up to elections.

Kyle Brewerton, Auckland Primary Principals' Association (APPA) president and Remuera… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Transpower has put out a notice warning power companies that they may be unable to meet demand if there are any unexpected failures in the North Island between 7.30 and 9am Friday morning.

The… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.The Ministry for Social Development has discovered it could be failing to pay almost half of the tens-of-thousands of beneficiaries the right amount.

This is the latest result from a survey it's been… Read more Audio

7:16 AM.High interest rates, huge inflation and a steep decline in world prices are being blamed for confidence hitting an all-time low in the rural sector.

The latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey… Read more Audio

7:11 AM.A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawaiian island are like nothing he's ever seen before.

The blazes that have claimed at least 36 lives, have prompted a state of… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Wildfires have killed at least thirty-six people and destroyed an entire town on the Hawai'ian island of Maui.

The historic town of Lahaina, a famous tourism area on Maui, has suffered major damage… Read more Audio

6:50 AM.A health expert is calling for more support for people living with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder - a condition that can occur to someone who has been exposed to alcohol before birth.

The… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.A marine scientist is astounded at the government's striking lack of ambition to protect the Hauraki Gulf.

The latest State of the Gulf Report, being released today, shows the ecosystem is facing… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.The latest Federated Farmers Farm Confidence Survey shows a dramatic decline in farmer confidence, with just one in every 25 respondents around the country expecting to see their fortunes improve over… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Hawaii, and the death toll could rise.

Deadly wildfires tore through the historic town of Lahaina, which was once the capitol of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

US… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.A major disaster has been declared in Hawaii over wildfires that have killed at least 36 people and destroyed an entire town.

A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the… Read more Audio