Morning Report

The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in New Zealand last week to promote his new book Unleashed. Audio

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

Market Update for 10 December 2024. Audio

A man is in police custody in relation to the killing of a health insurance boss in New York last week. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The head of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity is optimistic about the government's plan to grow competition in the banking sector. Simplicity chief executive Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has been named the WTA Tour's Newcomer of the Year. Audio

The government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Firefighters in Canterbury have been busy battling four large blazes in West Melton, Kirwee, Bridge Hill, and Waihao Downs, near the regional border with Otago. District Commander for Canterbury Dave… Read more Audio

The Education Review Office says schools should not be required to consult parents about the content of relationships and sexuality lessons. ERO Education Evaluation Centre head Ruth Shinoda spoke to… Read more Audio

The process in which Health New Zealand was able to find 1100 IT jobs to cut has now become clearer. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Front-line health workers in Northland are being asked to "fill in" on reception to let overworked admin staff take toilet breaks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio