Stories by Morning Report

The annual event is back after last year's competition was hijacked by a US talk show host, resulting in votes pouring in from around the globe. Audio

Thirty-seven regional flights were delayed and many others due to fog in Auckland following a weekend of dramatic weather. Audio

Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio

The Dunedin long jumper says she's feeling emotional and honoured to be chosen as a flagbearer. Audio

Instead, more scrutiny needs to go on the government's plans to bring in new taxes, Chris Hipkins says. Audio

A solar power company getting government investment aims to produce 15 percent of the country's daytime electricity. Audio

The probe might bring "some sunlight" to the deep divisions it caused, its outgoing chairperson says. Audio

Organisers say they don't expect the competition to go global again, but there's plenty of room for things to go awry. Audio

There is zero need for a new law giving workers the right to ignore emails from bosses, an employers group says. Audio

Projects that harm the environment will still get the green light despite the latest changes to the fast-track bill, a critic says. Audio

Pine trees are an important part of the economy, but planting whole farms with pine trees could have flow-on impacts in regional towns, Federated Farmers says.

The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio

It's baffling two men with a 27-year history can't coach the All Blacks together, Tony Johnson says. Audio

Businesses are being put "in a perilous situation" by gentailers who show no regard for the country's interests, the energy minister says. Audio

Stephen Rainbow says it's saddening to see that a "throwaway comment" about the on social media, which refered to the "trans agenda" has received so much attention..

A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio

The AA says the government's plan for more breath tests should make people think twice about drink-driving. Audio

It is also concerned shoppers are being asked to spot price discrepancies, when it is the retailers' responsibility. Audio

Small blocks of meth disguised as pineapple lollies may be from Mexican cartels with ties to New Zealand gangs, Dr Chris Wilkins says. Audio

"Anything that can attract people to Dunedin for any kind of arts-based thing is good," singer Robert Scott says. Audio

A government report says that by 2043, nine out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model does not change. Audio

University of Otago epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the outbreak is a tragedy for Africa as there are limited resources to control it. Audio

Wellington Girls' College is closed and timetables are being reorganised to work around the lack of classrooms. Audio

The association hopes its knowledge of NZ's back country will persuade those voting on a Members' Bill to award them a seat on the Conservation Authority if the bill is drawn from the ballot. Audio

GNS Science is keeping an eye on ash levels, but no ash is expected to fall on the mainland. Audio