Morning Report

Wellington beaches are a no-go zone after a water treatment plant outage sent raw wastewater into the sea off the southern coast. This morning, we spoke with Wellington Mayor Andrew Little about the… Read more Audio

That's the sound of Chappell Roan, one of 25 international and local artists set to perform today at the Laneway festival, held at Auckland's Western Springs stadium. David Benge, managing director of… Read more Audio

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has been welcomed to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. At the powhiri the Kiingitanga pledged that the proceeds from the annual Turangawaewae Regatta in March will go… Read more Audio

The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this weekend in Italy where 17 kiwis are competing in events like alpine and freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Director of Commercial for the New Zealand Olympic… Read more Audio

An Auckland grandmother looking after two of her mokopuna says it is an everyday struggle to pay for food, let alone the costs at the start of a school year. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

New data shows Property flippers are back and are active in the market at a level not seen since before the GFC. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Many schools are at logger-heads with the Education Ministry over whether induction days for new students count as an official school day. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Sewage seeping from Wellington's Moa Point wastewater treatment plant could affect seaside residents for months. Jamie McCaskill from the Wellington Boardriders spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A Kiwi start-up has created software to assess risks from hazards, like climate change, and help businesses and communities adapt and build resilience. Urban Intelligence Chief executive Mitchell… Read more Audio

Jigsaw puzzle racing returned to the Masters Games in Dunedin, with competitors racing the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Individuals have up to six hours to finish, as focus and patience are… Read more Audio