Morning Report

At least five new charter schools are set to open this term. Altum Classical Academy principal Christian Pera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Labour's ranks are meeting in West Auckland today where they are expected to outline their priorities heading into this year's election. Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

South Aucklanders who know what it's like to wait hours at Middlemore Hospital hope Local Doctors Otara, a round-the-clock urgent clinic will mean they get help and care faster. Amy Williams reports. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Research has linked childhood screen time with poor mental and physical health, but a digital education expert says it's not all bad. Professor Cheryl Brown directs Canterbury University's Digital… Read more Audio

Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue. Auckland Transport programme director of the low emissions ferry project, Nathan Cammock spoke to… Read more Audio

Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among the latest social media comments aimed at people accused of stripping rockpools and breaching fishing rules. Lucy Xia… Read more Audio

Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Christopher Luxon gave his annual scene setting speech in Auckland on Monday to a crowd of 700 people hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber; New research shows many New Zealanders aren't paying… Read more Audio

An award-winning New Zealand photographer who's had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability says it's a "tremendous thrill." Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio

More than six hours. That's how long Nick Destounis was in the water, clinging to floating petrol containers with his two crew after his boat suddenly tipped over. A week on from his ordeal in Tolaga… Read more Audio