Morning Report

A relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions for the Christmas period in England has prompted two medical journals to release a rare joint statement, urging the government to reconsider - warning the… Read more Audio

Italy is mulling stricter Covid-19 measures for the Christmas period as it sees an increase in cases.

The situation is only getting worse - today the country reported 846 coronavirus-related deaths… Read more Audio

Germany is preparing for a silent night this Christmas, as the country enters a hard lockdown, which will extend right through the festive season to 10 January.

The new measures are being brought in… Read more Audio

Rhythm and Vines is insisting it can cope if there is a Covid-19 outbreak among the 14,000 revellers expected at the festival in Gisborne.

The government has unveiled its plan for a possible… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead says it's too early to call fast bowler Kyle Jamieson an all-rounder. Read more Audio

The capital's canine owners are a creative bunch, Wellington City Council has just released a list of its favourite registered dog names for 2020.

Taking out the number one place spot is "Captain… Read more Audio

Hundreds are expected to pay their respects to Dr Rose Pere, the revered spiritual leader and academic who passed away on Sunday.

Dr Pere was born in Ruatahuna and grew up in Waikaremoana. She worked… Read more Audio

The Black Caps' fortunes are on the rise following the team's persuasive drubbing of the West Indies in Wellington.

That victory has pushed New Zealand to join Australia at the top of World Cricket's… Read more Audio