Morning Report

Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio

A new venomous spider has officially made New Zealand home. Massey University ecologist professor Steven Trewick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Tasman's Great Taste biking trail suffered significant damage in last week's storm. Great Taste Trail Manager Belinda Crisp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New South Wales is being hit by a ferocious storm. The ABC's Isla Evans spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Why is it so important for taxpayer-funded organisations to be weary of accepting gifts? Transparency International New Zealand chief executive Julie Haggie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Oyster farmers north of Auckland have not been able to harvest this year because of pollution in the Mahurangi Harbour from a wastewater overflow in nearby Warkworth. Watercare chief executive Jamie… Read more Audio

Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The New Zealand manufacturer of Jaffas, RJ's, has confirmed falling sales has meant it cannot keep making them. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A group of oyster farmers north of Auckland have been in a seven-year battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflowing into the Mahurangi Harbour. Victor Waters reports. Audio

The son of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly last week, has called on Māori to sign up to the Māori roll. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio