Morning Report

The British prime minister's brother, Jo Johnson, has announced he is quitting as a member of parliament and government minister. His decision is the latest twist to affect the governing Conservative… Read more Audio

The mythical creature, the Loch Ness monster, could be pure fiction - or just a large eel. Researchers from the University of Otago have been investigating the environmental DNA present in the Loch… Read more Audio

Tom Walsh has become the first man in history to defend the Diamond League shot put title. Audio

The Auckland City Mission hands out an unprecedented number of food parcels as families struggle, GPs are becoming increasingly frustrated as they try to get hold of measles vaccinations, and After… Read more Audio

It's been billed as the country's newest 'great walk', and money from the Provincial Growth Fund is expected to allow thousands more people to get a chance to check out the sights on the Taranaki… Read more Audio

The government has outlined its plan for how it hopes hydrogen fuel will be used in New Zealand. As part of that commitment, the Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced a quarter… Read more Audio

Candidates for Christchurch's mayoralty went head to head for the first time last night. Incumbent mayor Lianne Dalziel, veteran social activist John Minto and entrepreneur Darryll Park came together… Read more Audio

The Tall Blacks insist the pressure is on Greece, not them, ahead of tonight's showdown for a spot in the second round of the Basketball World Cup in China. New Zealand will need to overcome the… Read more Audio

Authorities are confirming the identities of five Chinese tourists killed in a bus crash near Rotorua yesterday morning, and say it could take some time to notify their next of kin. Rotorua mayor… Read more Audio

MPs in the UK have rejected the Prime Minister Boris Johnson's attempts to call a snap election. London correspondent Olly Barratt has the details. Read more Audio

Māori midwives say a workforce strategy is desperately needed as the number of midwives fails to keep up with rising Māori birth rates. There has been no Māori midwifery recruitment strategy for the… Read more Audio