Morning Report

Penny Hulse discusses council amalgamations; Netball NZ board chair speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals; Karamea school backs return to traditional classrooms; Free flights offered to boost West Coast tourism

We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

One Wellington flat has been hosting parties, gigs, markets, poetry nights and more for decades. But now, 13 Garrett St has been shut down by the city council. Sammy Carter spoke to the current tenants about the end of an era.

If you've ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons and thought to yourself, that looks far, far too complicated, one actress and producer may have an answer. For this week's regional interview, we're heading to Otepoti Dunedin to meet the mastermind of the Downtime Activities D&D event Rosella Hart who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.