Jessie Chiang
Wins and losses for Democrats as votes are counted
A US voter in Auckland says she's delighted the count so far suggests the Democrats have taken the House of Representatives. She spoke to Jessie Chiang. Video, Audio
Doctors on alert for rare, deadly meningococcal strain
Doctors and emergency departments are on alert for a rare strain of meningococcal disease which has killed six people this year. The number of cases of Men-W has doubled over the last 12 months and… Audio
2degrees' digital downtime not enough - workers
Workers plagued by emails outside of normal hours say 2degrees' new digital switch-off for staff doesn't go far enough. The telecommunications company told Morning Report yesterday that it's started a… Audio
Miserable weather follows Royal couple to Auckland
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend a reception at Auckland Museum tonight. Reporter Jessie Chiang has the latest. Video, Audio
Kids missing out due to teacher shortage, school says
Papatoetoe West School had to close one of its classes this year because it couldn't find a teacher, and says it could also be forced to do it again next year. Video, Audio
Cost of petrol keeps Auckland kids home from school
A woman living in Mangere who spends $200 a week on petrol to take her grandchildren to school in Manurewa is one of thousands of people boycotting fuel stations today. Video, Audio
Crown argues for harsher sentence in sex slave case
The Crown says a mother who pimped out her daughter for sex as often as five times a day should have been given a harsher sentence. Kasmeer Lata was sentenced to six years and 11 months in prison… Audio
Ross recording: India High Commissioner 'deeply disappointed'
The Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand says he's deeply hurt and disappointed by comments from Jami-Lee Ross and Simon Bridges that Chinese MPs are more valuable than Indian MPs. On Wednesday, Mr… Audio
Bridges', Ross' race-based comments 'ugly, unprofessional'
Chinese and Indian people on the streets of Auckland say comments by Jami-Lee Ross and National leader Simon Bridges about the relative merits of ethnic candidates are ugly, unprofessional and racist… Audio
Fears for child detainees on Nauru as doctors ordered to leave
New Zealand paediatricians say they're concerned for the welfare of children detained on Nauru after the scrapping of a mental health support service. Audio
$7.5m to be spent on Auckland level crossings
A $7.5m funding boost to improve safety measures at level crossings across Auckland is being welcomed by the family of a teenager who was killed by a train. Video, Audio
Auckland rail gets nearly $8m for safety barriers
Auckland rail is getting nearly $8 million to boost the number of safety gates at level crossings. Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced the funding at Glen Eden train… Audio
Contruction firms urged to tackle labour shortage
Construction firms are being urged to take on more women and people from different ethnic backgrounds as apprentices to tackle a labour shortage. Video, Audio
Harness racing 'old man's sport' - Winston Peters
The deputy Prime Minister has labelled harness racing an 'old man's sport', which he says needs younger people and women to make it great again. Audio
Motorists could be slapped with yet another petrol tax
Drivers around the country could be paying more at the petrol pump with ACC proposing an increase to its motor vehicle levy. Audio
Oxfam claims NZ among countries hit by tax-shifting companies
Oxfam is accusing four multinational drug companies of avoiding millions of dollars worth of New Zealand taxes every year. But Inland Revenue says Oxfam's figures are misleading. Audio
'Bananas' split over their cultural identity
In this episode of Voices; bananas are back in the spotlight - what does it mean to be white on the inside and yellow on the outside? Audio
'Bananas' split over their cultural identity
In this episode of Voices; bananas are back in the spotlight - what does it mean to be white on the inside and yellow on the outside?
AudioSkyPath neighbours fear 'a truckload of corpses'
A proposed walking and cycling link across the Auckland Harbour bridge is being opposed by some nearby residents, who say there are serious safety concerns. Yesterday, the government announced it will… Audio
Three legged cat rescued after hours stuck in police car
A policeman tried to rescue a feline that had been hit by a car and was missing a leg, but things didn't quite go as planned, with the cat seeking refuge inside his car. Audio
