Morning Report

Beneficiary numbers are rising, and the government is rolling out a targeted plan for 70,000 job seekers to get into work. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Corin Dann.

The Defence Force faces an operating deficit in danger of hitting $360 million next year, putting more jobs at risk. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A team of front-line hospital staff who make beds, tidy wards and help patients get to the bathroom have been told their jobs could be gone next year. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio

The culling of 80,000 birds on a commercial free-range Otago egg farm in Moreaki is due will begin on Tuesday. MPI's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Spinner Mitchell Santner is a chance to return to the Black Caps XI for the second test against England ..with coach Gary Stead waiting to get a look at the Basin Reserve pitch before he makes a call.

Business news for 3 December 2024. Audio

President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Read more Audio

Two whales have died amid a stranding of nearly 40 pilot whales. Project Jonah's Louisa Hawkes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Farmers are on high alert after high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - was found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Otago Federated Farmers' provincial president… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio