Morning Report

A leaked ministerial briefing has shown the Children's Minister acknowledged that giving boot camp providers the power to use force would raise the risk of abuse in custody. Children's Commissioner Dr… Read more Audio

People across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call. Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

New Zealand cyclist Patrick Bevan has announced his retirement from the sport following another heart issue. Audio

Privacy experts are shocked and astounded Inland Revenue had no idea it had breached the privacy of more than a quarter of a million taxpayers. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The government has locked in its preferred plan for Wellington roads, with two new tunnels, one through Mount Victoria, and a second Terrace Tunnel and upgrades to the Basin Reserve. Wellington… Read more Audio

Police Minister Mark Mitchell has rejected claims that police left young children to fend for themselves after their parents had been arrested during an operation in Opotiki. Te Whakatohea kaikorero… Read more Audio

The election is on a knife edge with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is being called one of the closest ever. Founder and director of the University of Virginia centre for politics Professor Larry… Read more Audio

Chinese workers say they've been cheated out of thousands of dollars and are still waiting for promised full-time jobs more than a year after authorities began investigating their employer. Reporter… Read more Audio

The government's going to introduce the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament tomorrow, nearly two weeks ahead of the planned date. Te Pāti Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

Business news for 6 November 2024 Audio