Morning Report

A leading mortgage broker is warning that the coming year could be the toughest for many people in a decade or more.

Inflation has slowed to its lowest rate in more than two years, but domestic price… Read more Audio

A Russian military plane crashed near the border with Ukraine, killing all 74 people on board.

The plane came down in the south-western Russian region of Belgorod, with the local governor claiming… Read more Audio

New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the semi-finals of the women's doubles at the Australian Open.

The pair won their quarter-final in straight sets and… Read more Audio

Staff and patients at Christchurch Hospital are avoiding a brand-new public carpark because they can't afford the fees or find it inaccessible.

The Tū Waka Waipapa building opened across from the… Read more Audio

Young people are being urged to get immunised against meningococcal disease if they're moving into close-living environments.

Meningococcal B and ACWY vaccines are free for those aged 13 to 25 years… Read more Audio

A former Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, has resigned, bringing an end to his 16-year political career.

It comes nearly two years after his government's crushing election defeat. He's… Read more Audio