Morning Report for Tuesday 1 August 2023

8:55 AM.For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae.

The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara.

8:50 AM.The number of people behind in their debt payments has eased but is up on a year ago.

That's the word from credit reporting firm Centrix, who's latest monthly report shows the squeeze on household… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.Warning: this story contains distressing content.

The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety.

But the couple's… Read more Audio

8:27 AM.Teachers will find out tomorrow if the Government will approve an arbitration panel recommendation for a 14.5 percent pay rise.

The Ministry of Education has recommended the offer to Cabinet and if… Read more Audio

8:23 AM.The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance.

National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.On the East Coast, forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation and uncertainty about the future.

After Cyclone Gabrielle, contractors are turning to other ways to make ends… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.How the Government and Hawke's Bay councils will share the costs of buying out some property owners in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, is still to be revealed.

Council's can't say what the cost split… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.Labour has unveiled their new party list and it features a few surprises.

Willow-Jean Prime has been brought to the front bench, moving up nine spots.

Meanwhile, Michael Wood has slipped further… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.England have fought back to win the final test of the Ashes series, beating Australia by 49 runs at the Oval in London.

It means the series is tied 2-2, but Australia retain the Ashes.

Stuart Broad… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Australia remain alive in the FIFA World Cup after thumping Canada 4-0 in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16.

Australia finish top of Group B, with Nigeria second, while Olympic champions Canada… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Five councils in Hawke's Bay will meet this week to vote on a cost sharing deal to buy out cyclone damaged homes at high risk of being flooded again.

The details of the agreement are not yet known… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.A charity supporting exploited Chinese migrant workers is accused of threatening to withdraw its help if the workers speak to media.

The Auckland based CNSST Foundation offers a range of services to… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving.

But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.The Silver Ferns coach is backing her side's ability to overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke as they prepare for the business end of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.

The 21-year-old is… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.Secondary teachers are hoping they'll get the chance to vote on a new deal to settle a pay dispute next week.

An independent arbitration panel is recommending a pay rise of 14.5 percent over three… Read more Audio

7:18 AM.Hospital nurses will receive tens of thousands of dollars in payouts with a pay equity agreement being signed off.

They will be given lump sums and backpay worth up to $28,000 to bring wages in line… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The Government says it is committed to major transport projects such as Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Auckland Light Rail.

But the Labour Party isn't so sure. Where the Government ends and the… Read more Audio

6:50 AM.An area of sea ice nearly as large as Argentina has failed to freeze in Antarctica this year, sparking concerns among scientists.

Records that trace the quantities of sea ice on the continent go back… Read more Audio

6:46 AM.The Green Party says National is visionless when it comes to the party's transport ambitions.

If elected, National will restart their roads of national significance.

Funding a suite of projects… Read more Audio

6:19 AM.Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine, as Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be entering a more aggressive phase.

At least six people are dead and 75 are injured after a Russian missile attack… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.Hawke's Bay councils now have to sell ratepayers on a take it or leave it offer from the government to help buy out cyclone wrecked homes at high risk of being flooded again.

Hinewai Orsmby who… Read more Audio

6:12 AM.Hawke's Bay councils now have to sell ratepayers on a take it or leave it offer from the government to help buy out cyclone wrecked homes at high risk of being flooded again. 

The size of the bill is… Read more Audio

6:09 AM.Two major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington are facing massive uncertainty, with Labour refusing to say if it's still committed to them.

The National Party plans to scrap Auckland Light… Read more Audio