Morning Report for Tuesday 28 November 2023

8:58 AM.Government agencies have been instructed to prefer wool over synthetic fibres where possible in its buildings.

This comes after the struggling industry hit headlines this year - with wool selling for… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.Advocates for disabled people are disappointed the newly appointed Minister for Disability Issues - National's Penny Simmonds - doesn't have a seat at the Cabinet table.

The Disability Support… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.Community sport clubs are worried new legislation which favours corporate business models will force many to close. They have until April next year to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.A senior police controller told the inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks he believed the scene was safe for paramedics when he called for their help.

The inquiry into the 51 murders has… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.A Court of Appeal hearing begins today to determine whether David Tamihere's double murder conviction may have amounted to a miscarriage of justice.

Tamihere served 20 years in jail after being found… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.In the recent election ACT pulled off one of its most impressive feats - with Brooke van Velden flipping the seat of Tāmaki.

National's Simon O'Connor had held it with majority of over 8,000, but… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.State broadcasters RNZ and TVNZ have had their independence called into question by the new deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters.

Peters accused the two outlets of taking bribes from the previous… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.Former National Party leader Judith Collins has a prominent role with the new government, appointed to several ministerial posts as well as the position of Attorney-General.

A lawyer by profession… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.It's feared that already struggling local sports clubs will fold under the weight of new legislation.

Incorporated community sport organisations have until the 1st of April 2026 to re-register under… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Senior doctors are being forced to pick up junior doctors' shifts, as hospitals grapple with hundreds of vacancies.

Their union says this means senior staff are unable to do their own work, and many… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.The country's fleet of specialist search and rescue vehicles is so bad that the rescuers have begun rebelling.

New papers show Search and Rescue teams have warned Fire and Emergency for four years… Read more Audio

7:42 AM.A court that writes off charges for recurring low-level crime is helping Auckland's homeless off the streets and into work.

Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings takes offenders… Read more Audio

7:32 AM.Some education specialists are alarmed by the new government's decision to stop teachers using approved sexuality and relationship education guidelines.

Taking them out of play is part of National's… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.An agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days.

Qatar's spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter.

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7:21 AM.A Court of Appeal hearing begins on Tuesday to determine whether David Tamihere's double murder conviction may have amounted to a miscarriage of justice.

Tamihere served 20-years in jail after being… Read more Audio

7:14 AM.Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has questioned the independence of state broadcasters RNZ and TVNZ, saying the outgoing government bribed the media.

That $55 million Peters referred to there was… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will run his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

He says the new coalition government's "number one job" is fixing the economy and he wants to see thousands of public… Read more Audio

6:50 AM.Auckland residents are annoyed a popular road linking the suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier will be closed over summer.

Meola Road, which also provides access to Seddon Fields and Meola Reef… Read more Audio

6:44 AM.The College of Public Health Medicine is adding its voice to the condemnation of the new government's controversial plans to repeal smokefree legislation to fund tax cuts.

New Prime Minister… Read more Audio

6:20 AM.Critics say ships in trouble in open water around Aotearoa are relying on good luck more than good management to get them safely to harbour.

The domestic cargo ship Rangitata hit engine trouble off… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.New Zealand's largest water industry body is urging the Government to deliver a robust plan that will ensure safe water for everyone and address the infrastructure deficit.

Water NZ's chief executive… Read more Audio