Morning Report for Monday 26 February 2024

8:54 AM.It's that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence, and hopefully not burning any furniture.

But as the cost of living continues to rise so does… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.There was confusion on the rugby pitch on Friday night as a new rule for all players to wear smart mouthguards caused interruptions to the game.

During the Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Police in New South Wales are still searching for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

A police officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with their murder.

He presented… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.The Black Caps are licking their wounds after losing all three games in their T20 Cricket series against Australia.

The final match in Auckland on Sunday was disrupted several times by rain and they… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.Figures provided to Radio New Zealand show most students who failed high-stakes NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.

The figures for those from the most… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.A Maori advocate is accusing the government of creating an excuse to criminalise Māori with its new laws banning gang patches.

Legislation to be introduced this week will also give police powers to… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealanders fighting in Ukraine are making desperate pleas for more weapons and resources.

It's two years on from Russia's invasion and New Zealand has committed $100 million of support in that… Read more Audio

7:54 AM.An initiative to help Māori into the health workforce is being credited with almost doubling the proportion of tangata whenua employed at the Taranaki District Health Board while at the same time… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.Amberley's Fire Brigade raised more than $100,000 for youth mental health charity, 'I Am Hope', at the weekend.

A dozen of the brigade's volunteers swam for 24-hours, after barely catching their… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, dozens of rural Hawke's Bay communities were cut off, leaving them without power, communications, and enough food and water.

It was scary and it's prompted community… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The first athletes for the New Zealand team to compete at this year's Paris Olympics have been named.

They will compete in the speed climbing event, and for the first time, two speed climbers have… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.

Principals say they will be more careful about ensuring students sit the reading… Read more Audio

7:30 AM.The motorsport community is in shock and grieving after two competitors died during a road rallysprint race Sunday afternoon in Northland.

The driver and co-driver were in a single car when their… Read more Audio

7:25 AM.The sentencing of companies over their health and safety failings in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption starts in Auckland on Monday.

Six parties will be sentenced, including… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.The Government is progressing a ban on gang patches this week, even though the policy's legality and enforceability are unclear.

The coalition will introduce legislation to Parliament to outlaw gang… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The government is charging ahead with plans to crack down on gangs, banning gang patches in public with a five thousand dollar fine for those caught wearing one.

Legislation to be introduced this… Read more Audio

6:49 AM.Almost a fifth of government subsidies claimed for electric vehicles during the final month of the Clean Car Discount were paid to car yards and not individual buyers.

To claim a subsidy, car dealers… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.The Labour party is accusing the government of making officers play "wardrobe police" over gang patches worn in public.

Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Read more Audio

6:42 AM.It will soon be illegal for people to wear gang patches in public.

The coalition is introducing a suite of tougher police and justice policies, as part of its 100-day plan. It says changes, like… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.Donald Trump is another step closer to securing the Republican nomination to run for president in November.

The former president, who's facing 91 criminal charges relating to his efforts to overturn… Read more Audio

6:08 AM.Saturday marked two years since war broke out in Ukraine, and the country is urging for allies to keep up their support as Russia continues its attacks.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov says… Read more Audio