Jake Mc Kee
UK-NZ working holiday visas coming in earlier than expected
Young New Zealanders looking to go on that big OE to the UK will now be able to stay longer.
A new working holiday visa between the two countries will come into effect earlier than expected.
Changes… Audio
New Zealand delegation prepares for Queen's funeral
The queue to view the Queen lying in state has entered its final hours. Hundreds of thousands of people have filed past the coffin in silence and world leaders have joined the public to pay their… Audio
Subdued mood at following moment of silence for Queen
The mood in London is subdued as mourners gather to remember Queen Elizabteh II. Jake McKee spoke to Morning Report from the Mall. Audio
New Zealand delegates 'honoured' by funeral invitation
Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and New Zealand Cross recipient Jacinda Amey say they feel honoured to be invited to attend the Queen's funeral. As part of New Zealand's delegation for the event they… Audio
Differing opinions on Royal ceremonies among London NZers
There's a division among New Zealanders in London about the grandness of everything surrounding the Queen's death. While some are royalists - getting into the thick of things, others don't really care… Audio
Mourners still queuing to say goodbye to Queen at Westminster
Queues of mourners are still waiting for their chance to say goodbye to the late Queen who is lying in state at Westminister Abbey. Morning Report's Corin Dann and reporter Jake McKee spoke to Susie… Audio
Thousands queue to see procession as Queen's coffin goes to Westminster Hall
Thousands of people have lined the Southbank of the Thames in a orderly queue to pay their respects to the Queen.
The Queen's coffin is now lying in state in Westminster Hall, and will remain there… Video, Audio
Mourners finally get a chance to pay their respects
Thousands of mourners are finally getthing the chance to pay their repsects in Westminster Hall where the Queen is now lying in state.
The line to see the coffin was at 4.6km long.
RNZ reporter Jake… Audio
Monkeypox likely to spread before prevention campaign - MOH
The Ministry of Health has confirmed community transmission of Monkeypox is likely before a prevention campaign exists.
Three cases have been confirmed in New Zealand and it is estimated there have… Audio
Health advocates want action on monkeypox
Leading health advocates are pleading for better action on monkeypox, saying New Zealand could see the same failures as other countries if the government doesn't act now.
The Burnett Foundation -… Audio
Nurses' union suggests families help those in hospital
There's pressure on our hospitals and there's no easy fix to appease everyone.
Dunedin Hospital used 21 student nurses to fill 27 hospital aide shifts over the weekend. The move's been strongly… Audio
Covid-19 vaccine uptake slows while virus spreads
Health experts are predicting a very slow uptake of a fourth Covid-19 vaccine with some expecting it will struggle to hit 50 percent.
The second booster is available from today for everyone aged over… Audio
Unclear how long services will stay at Hutt Hospital's earthquake risk Heretaunga Building
It's unclear how long services will continue to operate in Hutt Hospital's earthquake-prone Heretaunga Building.
An urgent Hutt Valley District Health Board meeting yesterday afternoon got heated as… Audio
Suggestion private birthing centre could be used if Hutt Valley loses maternity ward
The Hutt Valley DHB's having an urgent meeting today about the future of Hutt Hospital's earthquake-prone Heretaunga Building.
It's a something of a last-ditch move before the DHB's decision making… Audio
Homeowners brace for rising interest rates
It's uncertain times for homeowners with a mortgage as they brace for more interest rate rises and some serious belt-tightening. The Reserve Bank is widely expected to raise the benchmark rate to an… Audio
HIV prevention drug should be funded for immigrants - advocates
Safe sex advocates want an effective HIV prevention drug funded for all immigrants not just those who are eligible for subsidised health care. PrEP reduces the risk of being infected with HIV by up to… Audio
Immigrants with HIV applying for refugee status due to fear government will kick them out
Some immigrants are applying for refugee status because they've tested positive for HIV in New Zealand and are worried the government will kick them out.
Immigration rules mean people with HIV… Audio
TikTok blamed for multiple car thefts on Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast community leaders are concerned social media platform TikTok has a role in vehicle thefts around Wellington, averaging about 10 per day.
Police confirmed there were 290 vehicles stolen… Video, Audio
Wellington library refit designs out, but library lovers fond of Wellington's pop-ups
Wellingtonians are relieved to see the ball rolling on reopening their beloved central city library.
It was closed in 2019 because it was an earthquake risk and now the city council's unveiled draft… Audio
New study may overturn blood donation rules for gay men
Health researchers are hoping an ambitious new study will overturn what they say are unfair blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men.
Over the next eight weeks, the University of Auckland-led… Audio