Charlotte Cook

More than 6,000 people are enraged by a Ministry of Education decision to fit schools with American synthetic carpet over homegrown wool varieties.

The government has signed a nearly $8 million deal… Audio

More police are entering the scene of yesterday's tragic shooting with officers sweeping through the third floor.

A Queens Wharf worker says rules have been tightened on their site around checking… Audio

The police investigation into the shooting spree at a downtown Auckland construction site now focuses on identifying the two victims shot dead and the killer's motive.

Ten other people were injured… Audio

Yes, that's right - you're listening to Morning Report, and we are talking about Barbie.

The movie that has drained the world of Pink paint, blitzed worldwide headlines and is now expecting more than… Audio

The state housing agency Kāinga Ora is pushing for radical changes to Wellington's housing rules, including wiping protections for character buildings and allowing more development on flood prone… Audio

An expert in international law says the destruction of the huge dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine amounts to war crimes.

A state of emergency has been declared and between 35 and… Audio

News from the rural farming sector Audio

In the final day of the coroner's hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old step son Mike, a friend of Mr Beckenridge has given evidence about a disturbing letter he… Audio

The music world is mourning the loss of rock n roll queen, Tina Turner who has died at the age of 83. She rose from humble beginnings and overcame an abusive marriage to become one of the most popular… Audio

An invasive clam which reproduces rapidly has been discovered in the Waikato River, It's the first time the clam, called the Gold clam, has been found in New Zealand. It is a potential threat to… Audio

Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is seeking his second chance at parole today. Mark Lundy has convicted of the double homicide of his wife Christine and daughter Amber at their Palmerston North home in… Audio

The Reserve Bank Govenor has defended his support of Labour's budget in front of a select committee after rising the offical cash rate once again. Members of Parliament have spent the morning grilling… Audio

Conservationists and bird lovers are relieved to see immediate action from a Florida Zoo, but believe little Paora the kiwi should be coming back to Aotearoa. Zoo Miami has apologised and says it's… Audio

Christopher Luxon says the National Party is using artifical intelligence responsibly in its social media images. National was critisised for using AI in its latest political campaign online… Audio

The Police Watchdog has found they failed to act when more than seven new recruits made complaints about a doctor sexually assaulting during medical examinations over a thirtneen year period. The… Audio

Consumer spending has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year as inflation and rising interest rates have curbed spending habits. Stats NZ says retail sales volumes fell 1-point-4 percent in… Audio

It's been a week since the deadly fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington killed at least five people. Right now, displaced residents and others affected by the fire are meeting with a trauma support… Audio

Transpower is promising to work better with the electricity sector this winter to avoid black outs and power cuts to customers. During times of high demand, usually cold mornings and evenings, a… Audio