Morning Report

The Government is cracking down on rates increases and wants to re-focus local councils on basics like roads and pipes. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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

More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Read more Audio

Fireworks have been banned in Canterbury's McKenzie Basin and Ashburton Lakes until March. FENZ Assistant Commander Brian Keown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Kane Williamson scored 156 to push the Black Caps to the brink of a consolation victory over England in the third test in Hamilton. Audio

On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Read more Audio

The government has released a new action plan set to increase the use of Hydrogen energy in New Zealand. NZ Hydrogen Council chief executive Linda Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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