Morning Report

Both the 1News-Verian and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia new political polls have the parliamentary centre-left now narrowly ahead of its rivals. Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke… Read more Audio

Century maker Kane Williamson heaped praise on Devon Conway after he and the opener recorded a record partnership as the Black Caps claimed a six wicket win over South Africa in Lahore to seal their… Read more Audio

ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife. Prime Minister… Read more Audio

There are concerns that one in five expectant mothers living in and around Whakatāne will have to travel Tauranga to give birth. Te Moana a Toi Iwi Māori Partnership Board co-chair Hone Te Rire spoke… Read more Audio

A British study has found that banning phones in schools didn't boost student achievement or improve mental health. University of Birmingham professor Miranda Pallan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Whangārei's fight against fluoridation has drawn a stiffly written seventeen-page warning from the country's top health official. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The ceasefire in Gaza between Hamas and Israel appears to be teetering. The militant group says it's not releasing any more hostages until Israel complies with the agreement. Meanwhile, US President… Read more Audio

Hamas says it's delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice. Middle East correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A young Ōpōtiki couple feel "lucky" that an obstetrician happened to be on duty at Whakatāne Hospital last month when they needed an emergency caesarean to save their baby's life. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

ACT leader David Seymour wrote a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne during the police's investigation into his wife's death in April 2022. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government's new Chief Victims Advisor has hit out at ACT leader David Seymour over his handling of two criminal cases, saying he was wrong and out of line. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Read more Audio

Kane Williamson and Devon Conway produced New Zealand's highest ODI partnership against South Africa as the Black Caps romped to a six wicket win over the Proteas and into the Tri-Series final. Audio