Jacob Mc Sweeny

The Council of Trade Unions says after years of meagre payrises, it's time workers were rewarded in light of New Zealand's growing economy. Audio

Tours of New Zealand by top-ranked cricket nations could become rare events if a proposal to change the way the game is governed is put into place. Audio

Farmers are being urged to be more vigilant in reporting stock theft and rural crime, with an estimated 120 million dollars stolen from farms every year. Audio

Our reporter Jacob McSweeny has the latest from Tonga this morning. Audio

A category four cyclone, bearing destructive gusts of up to 231 kilometres an hour, is bearing down on parts of Tonga. Audio

The Labour Party says it will look into setting up an independent body to investigate possible miscarriages of justice if it is elected to government this year. Audio

The former White Fern, Debbie Hockley, will be inducted into international cricket's hall of fame today. Audio

2013 has been the year of many confusing technological terms. Audio

The America's Cup, how to kiss, and twerking are among the most popular searches by New Zealanders on the internet this year. Google has released its annual zeitgeist - a barometer of what's… Audio

Auckland mayor rejects calls to resign; Councillor heading no-confidence move; Botched new IT system at DOC; Whanganui man jailed for 17 years for killing his daughter; Top Google searches for 2013 in… Audio

Local contractors and service providers are putting their hands up for a slice of a 580 million dollar highway being built north of Wellington. Audio

A report is calling on the Government to introduce stricter rules and greater transparency around political party funding. The Integrity Plus Report says New Zealand can't afford to get complacent… Audio

Chorus is meeting the Government entity Crown Fibre Holdings today to re-negotiate the terms of its contract to establish ultra fast broadband throughout New Zealand. Audio

Nearly 60 jobs will be lost when another landmark employer leaves Petone in Wellington. Only 18 months after the closure of the long-established Exide battery recycling plant - the Unilever factory… Audio

The Transport Agency has announced its preferred consortium to construct the one billion dollar Transmission Gully road project near Wellington. Audio

A major lines company is already putting its hand up to take over much of the ultra fast broadband rollout if Chorus pulls out, an option the embattled company is being told it must consider. Audio

The voice of Morning Report, Geoff Robinson, is retiring. Audio

For the first time the police are extending their crackdown on holiday speeding to cover a full two months, from this Sunday through until the end of January. Audio

Health workers say there'd be fewer serious injuries, mistakes and near misses in hospitals if there was higher funding and more staff. Audio

Despite the fishing industry saying a ban on shark finning in New Zealand waters isn't needed, the Government wants to ensure that killing sharks solely for their fins in our exclusive zone can no… Audio