Stories by Samuel Wat

Billions of dollars will have to be paid to other countries to slash emissions on our behalf, if we're to meet our Paris climate agreement by 2030.

The government came to that conclusion more than a… Audio

Ongoing disruptions to public transport as people head back-to-work are causing headaches for many - especially for those with disabilities.

They're asking providers to not forget about their needs… Audio

Members of the LGBTQ-plus community have waited months to be vaccinated against mpox, and for some, that wait will have to be even longer. From Monday, eligible people can be prescribed the vaccine at… Audio

Many of us are back at work this week - and worrying about paying our debts after the seasonal splurge on presents and holidays. Financial advisors say now's the time to pay what's owed, because… Audio

It's been 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in what has become a bloody and brutal war.

But Ukranians are still trying to find some festive cheer.

Morning Report producer Samuel Wat, spoke to… Audio

Christmas is expensive for many New Zealanders at the best of times, let alone with the rising cost of living, but finding thoughtful gifts that don't break the bank doesn't have to be hard. Audio

Rescue shelters are being pushed beyond their limits with a record number of sick and malnourished animals being abandoned.

The rising cost of living has many people struggling to even make ends meet… Video, Audio

More than 100 years after an Eltham woman sent tonnes of gingernuts to Kiwi troops fighting in the First World War, a couple running a local B&B aims to do the same for Ukraine. Using the same… Audio

Japan has flung open its doors to international visitors after almost three years of pandemic isolation

Locals are hoping this week's reopening will kickstart the country's tourism sector, and New… Audio