Morning Report

The firefighters union says overheating equipment in a 28-year-old fire truck is symptomatic of the workers' ageing tools. Audio

But the prime minister says it can only be a good thing as the global trading environment seeks more certainty. Audio

The government is relying too heavily on planting pine trees, which even its own advisers oppose, a lawyer says. Audio

It comes after the UK's National Health Service advised parents not to rely on baby food pouches as everyday meals after six brands failed to meet key nutritional standards. Audio

The official route of SH1 through Picton could change to match the route cars now take to enter and exit Cook Strait ferries.

Winston Peters says the pair 'actively undermine peace and security', but the US has called the sanctions "extremely unhelpful". Audio

An anti-stalking advocate says a proposed new law has a worrying caveat in which stalkers can be warned by police, without the victim first being notified. Audio

The first phase was meant to roll out by mid-2025, but has been delayed, with no revised date offered by NZTA. Audio

Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori needs to focus on important issues such as jobs, health and homes, like Labour is. Audio

Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio

More than 3000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight, with most striking over Kaipara Harbour. Audio

政府昨天宣布，该签证将于9月29日开放申请，同时，申请者及其担保人需要满足一系列健康和收入要求。 Audio

Media coverage spurred people in several parts of the world to look for Vanron Ngoun, his friend says. Audio

Shocked former All Black Murray Mexted says he had a coffee with his former team-mate on the morning of his death. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains unaware how it happened, but said he was "sure" Judith Collins would find out. Audio

Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Audio

Chung wants to custs costs - starting with council employees, despite an admission he does not know what "a lot of these people do". Audio

新西兰"加速入冬"，主要城市通勤人群可能受到影响；部分地区或有城市内涝风险。

The new ownership structure is about expanding and diversifying the business, Sinead Boucher says. Audio

The country is about to be "plunged into winter" as storms batter many regions. Audio

The council have put in fees of $1 per hour for Motorbikes to park in car parks, with a daily cap of $6. Audio

Serious doubts are being raised about New Zealand's ability to achieve its ambitious Smokefree 2025 goal. Audio

Researchers say the high rates of obesity and diabetes are contributing to the rise in womb cancer, which previously struck women after menopause. Audio

The PM says the senior Cabinet minister had already corrected himself and said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. Audio

Hamiltonians are preparing for the 45th National Scrabble Championship hosted in the city this weekend. Audio