Morning Report

There has been a massive drop in referrals for mental health disorders over the past eight years.

Te Whatu Ora figures released under the Official Information Act show the biggest drop was in mood… Read more Audio

It seems things have been winding down for Christmas everywhere, except Parliament.

The much-anticipated mini-budget, included an extra $7.5 billion in savings to meet the government's election… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has reiterated interest in joining AUKUS, the security arrangement between Australia, the UK and the US.

In a whirlwind trip to meet his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese… Read more Audio

Henry Nicholls produced his highest score in four years as he and openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra led the Black Caps to a 7 wicket win over Bangladesh in the second one dayer in Nelson. Read more Audio

L.A.B.'s In The Air is the most popular local single in 2023, according to the end-of-year charts out Thursday from Recorded Music NZ.

The industry group, which compiles the country's music sales… Read more Audio

The Labour Party is slamming the government's mini-Budget for a lack of detail on the delivery of promised tax cuts.

It came alongside Treasury's half-year update, which showed the country's economic… Read more Audio

An Auckland man is getting treatment for an aggressive bone marrow cancer in Germany after local treatment options were unavailable or rejected by Pharmac.

David Cotton will spend Christmas in… Read more Audio

A stop has been called to a $150 million government IT project because it has gone so badly off track.

The Department of Internal Affairs admitted to RNZ on Wednesday it has called a stop to the huge… Read more Audio

Residents of an Auckland street famous for its festive lights say the tradition is losing its sparkle.

For 30 years, Franklin Road in Ponsonby has blessed the city, as almost every home is decked out… Read more Audio

Donald Trump has responded to the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that he is ineligible to run for office on the state's ballot next year.

The Court says Section 3 of the 14th amendment of the US… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has returned from Sydney, using stronger language on defence and the nuclear security pact between Australia, UK and the United States.

Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is… Read more Audio