Morning Report

Former ACT MP John Banks is considering taking a stab at the Auckland Mayoralty.

Mr Banks was mayor of Auckland city from 2007 to 2010, and between 2001 and 2004.

He speaks to Kim Hill. Read more Audio

RNZ reporters Gill Bonnett and Ben Strang have been out among cricket fans this morning. 

They speak to Corin Dann and Kim Hill. Read more Audio

The Black Caps have lost the Cricket World Cup after the tightest final in the sport's history.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation, and an avid cricket fan, Grant Roberston was in London for the… Read more Audio

The government is changing the way it manages earthquake-prone buildings in small towns, to take some of the cost off owners. At the moment strengthening work has to be done if alterations cost more… Read more Audio

Just over $1-million in compensation will be paid out to gun owners who handed in their illegal firearms over the weekend.

Almost 380 people turned up to the country's first gun amnesty event in… Read more Audio

England fans were in raptures after the hosts were declared Cricket World Cup winners.

The BBC's Henry Moeran was at the game at Lord's and speaks to Corin Dann and Kim Hill. Read more Audio

It was a long night for New Zealand cricket fans.

RNZ's Anan Zaki watched the game among supporters at the Christchurch Casino,

He speaks to Corin Dann. Read more Audio

It must go down as the greatest Cricket World Cup final ever.

England are world champions after a thriller at Lord's in London.

The game was tied 241-all at the end of England's innnings, so it came… Read more Audio

The police are praising Canterbury gun owners after the first ever firearms collection event in Christchurch over the weekend.

More than a million dollars in compensation is being paid out for the… Read more Audio

England are world cricket champions.

Six overthrows off Ben Stokes bat and a catch that ended up a six when Trent Bolt stood on the boundary rope have cost New Zealand a World Cup victory.

It… Read more Audio