Morning Report

In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Read more Audio

Early voting is underway in Australia, with voters thinking about Donald Trump and the global economy. Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio

Some early childhood teachers say getting the right pay rate when they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen… Read more Audio

FENZ moved to urgently restart a group working on a strategy for big-ladder trucks, just before one broke down in Auckland last week, stranding firefighters above scorching flames. Phil Pennington… Read more Audio

Twelve-year-old William Walmsley, missing since Saturday, has made brief contact with a friend last night. His father Andrew Walmsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Good pranks and bad pranks have hit the sports world this last week. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Department of Corrections has admitted it failed to properly monitor a parole prisoner who went on to brutally murder a woman in her Christchurch home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns spoke to… Read more Audio

Right-leaning independent mayoral candidate and current Wellington councillor, Ray Chung, believes he still has a shot at the mayoralty. Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Finance Minister has announced the government will cut new spending in the upcoming budget. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Lawyers in the US claim three children aged two, four and seven, who are US citizens, have been deported along with their Honduran-born mothers. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin… Read more Audio