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ACT won't be at Koroneihana - but were they invited?
Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae at the Māori King's invitation this week, with one notable absence. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 August
On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, transport Minister is Simeon Brown joins us… Audio
What's Up helpline plugs the gap in social worker shortage
A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Audio
Life as the lone survivor of a 'fatal inheritance'
Cancer took Lawrence Ingrassia's mother, his three siblings and his nephew. It turned out one thing was to blame.
Lawrence Yule appointed to solve Wairoa's flooding problems
Former long-time Hastings mayor and electorate MP Lawrence Yule has been given the role of solving Wairoa's flooding problems. Audio
Parents and schools run out of patience for promised learning support
A mother of two children with additional learning needs is exasperated by the lack of in-school specialist support after wrestling with the education system for over a decade. Audio
Cyclone-hit community begs for mental health support
A cyclone-hit village in Hawke's Bay is struggling to get mental health support for its tamariki, with requests for a social worker being repeatedly turned down or ignored. Audio
Breast cancer patients waiting years for reconstruction surgery
After surgery to remove her breast, Ruby Wallace was so repulsed by her body she covered every mirror. The operation had saved her life - and ruined it. Audio
New Human Rights Commissioner defends appointment
The new Human Rights Commissioner is defending his appointment after he posted pro-Israel views on Facebook and was once investigated for making a comment about the "trans agenda". Dr Stephen Rainbow… Audio
Police cars rammed by boy racers near Hamilton
Police have described a gathering of boy racers near Hamilton over the weekend as 'hostile and violent'. Hamilton Councillor Maxine Van Oosten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cyclone hit village struggling to get mental health support
A cyclone-hit village in Hawke's Bay is struggling to get mental health support for its tamariki, with requests for a social worker being repeatedly turned down or ignored. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Workers in NZ more likely to die on the job than in Australia
A new report has found workers in New Zealand are much more likely to die on the job here than in Australia. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Breast cancer patients wait years for reconstruction surgery
Distressed breast cancer patients are waiting years for delayed reconstruction surgery following mastectomy because of big demand for acute care at public hospitals. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
Political leaders arrive in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana
Political leaders are descending on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia - the heart of the Kīngitanga - for the first time since the Coalition Government was formed, but there's one notable absence… Audio
Motorists trapped in Arthur's Pass due to snow
Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cars stranded in Arthur's Pass after heavy snow
About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pivotal meeting could decide fate of Christ Church Cathedral
The rebuild, which faces a shortfall in the tens of millions, is likely to be halted after the government declined further funding.
AA on $1.3m funding to counter alcohol, drugs driving
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced an investment in road policing - Nathan Rarere spoke with the AA's Simon Douglas about potential changes to road-side drug and alcohol testing Audio
Long queues slowly easing for driver licence tests
Driver test waiting times are growing forcing some new drivers to travel hundreds of kilometres for a test - producer Mahvash Ikram has this story Audio
Hobson's Pledge and alternative facts
What was in the infamous Hobson's Pledge advertisement in the Herald that has sparked outrage and boycotts? Audio