Morning Report for Tuesday 12 January 2021

8:52 AM.The Prada Cup challenger series starts in Auckland on Friday, with Luna Rossa, American Magic and Team UK set to duke it out for the right to go up against Team New Zealand.

And while the teams are… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.A mysterious illness has left dozens of yellow-eyed penguin chicks dead.

The small population of hoiho in the South Island is already under intense pressure and wildlife experts say this new disease… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.New research has reinforced previous studies that a self-administered cervical test could save women's lives.

About 900 women from the Te Tai Tokerau Northland region were involved in the new… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.Heavy rain over New Years created cherries so juicy that many of them burst.

Cherry growers think about half of the crop has been affected, meaning they are no longer fit for export.

Te Aniwa… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.A Child advocacy group is calling for changes to the law to make it mandatory for anyone who works with children to be vetted by police.

Currently vetting is not compulsory unless the organisation… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.A former prison staffer says he feels ashamed to ever have worked for the Department of Corrections.

Corrections has come under fire recently for its treatment of prisoners since the Waikeria… Read more Audio

8:28 AM.The Government's been told it needs to take emergency measures to build new homes amid the severe shortage of property.

There are also calls for new policy settings to help cool the country's thirst… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.The Government's been told it needs to take emergency measures to build new homes amid the severe shortage of property.

There are also calls for new policy settings to help cool the country's thirst… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.A former Worksafe inspector says workers at airports, ports and MIQ facilities are far too relaxed about the prospect of Covid-19 getting into the community.

Opposition parties say the government has… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The impeachment charge against Mr Trump comes as the Republican party faces questions about its future.

In addition to last week's unprecedented riot at the Capitol building which has left… Read more Audio

8:09 AM.Democrats have begun an attempt to remove President Donald Trump from office.

A resolution to impeach President Trump again was formally introduced by Democrats in the House of Representatives this… Read more Audio