Morning Report

Forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial shows blood spatters at the base of a bedroom wall indicating a blow was dealt while the victim lay on the floor. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Auckland Council and its water arm Watercare seperate financially, but with it comes a 7.2% price hike in water bills for Aucklanders. Watercare's chief executive Jamie Sinclair spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

A record number of heat alerts are in place across France, as scorching temperatures grip much of southern and eastern Europe. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The weight-loss injection Wegovy... that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic... hits shelves in New Zealand today. Auckland University Professor Boyd Swinburn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government says new penalties for those who hurl coward punches will reflect the gravity of their crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A lengthy investitation here and overseas, into terrorist Brenton Tarrant claims he was radicalised much earlier than previously known. A multi-part podcast "Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor" in his… Read more Audio

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has been dumped out in the first round of singles on the hottest ever opening day of Wimbledon. Sun, who made it to the quarter-finals last year, was beaten by Czech… Read more Audio

Business news for 1 July 2025 Audio

Billionaire entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and her former-All Black husband Ali Williams, have been given permission to build a helipad at their 24 million dollar luxury Auckland waterfront home. Elena… Read more Audio

The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge. Rural Communities Minister, Mark Patterson spoke to… Read more Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio