Morning Report

New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio

A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases. Audio

Health Minister Simeon Brown said a $65 million funding boost for scans, colonoscopies and other diagnostic tests will mean faster treatment for patients. Audio

The AA says New Zealand should consider introducing cameras detecting people using their phone while driving, as well as lifting the penalty. Audio

With the numbers of people learning to drive manual cars steadily declining, what will that mean for industries that still rely on them? Audio

"It's unfortunate that they've ended up choosing to go overseas to somebody who really has no exposure to New Zealand." Audio

Research has shown vessel activity can disturb the dolphins' behaviour, and DOC has now put limits on the number of trips allowed per day for tourism operators in Akaroa harbour. Audio

"People are feeling it," the finance minister, ranked 13th herself, says after a major survey of business leaders. Audio

Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio

The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe. Audio

Whetū, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent Audio

"I don't think there's a single New Zealander that could do a better job than Nicola Willis," the PM says. Audio

We are heading into the season of itchy eyes and runny noses - and new research says the climate could be making it worse. Audio

Canterbury Regional Council, known as Environment Canterbury (ECan), carried a motion to declare a nitrate emergency at its final meeting on Wednesday. Audio

Carmel Sepuloni accused the the government of doing the bare minimum to confront Israel's actions in Gaza, while Nicola Willis said it had imposed sanctions and condemned violence. Audio

But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio

A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio

The trip planning began way back in 2019, co-skipper Veronica Lysaght says. Audio

Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui hopes the plant will boost the local economy. Audio

Those wanting relaxed rules for concerts say sporting events 'don't have an impact at all' and that sometimes, spending goes down. Audio

A veteran music promoter says the government's new $40 million funding package will bring superstar acts back to New Zealand. Audio

A new study has found "strong causal evidence" that banning phones improves results in the classroom - and a local principal agrees.

The former All Blacks winger says the record defeat reminded him of the 1999 World Cup semi-final loss to France. Audio

Most of the damage was caused by collapsed trees that brought down powerlines. Audio

A Māori-Pasifika boys' boarding school was one of eight charter schools to open this year. Audio