Morning Report

The post-election real estate upturn seems to have lost traction, with the number of newly listed properties hitting a record low.

Some regions, however, are bucking the tend with a surge in listings… Read more Audio

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says all the leaders he has met with in the Middle East want to avoid a wider regional war.

But Arab leaders say resolution of the Israel/Gaza conflict must… Read more Audio

Parts of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, have been set on fire and looted after members of the police and military went on strike.

About 200 Papua New Guinea police and military personnel… Read more Audio

The South Island's Lake Tekapo, located in the Mackenzie Basin, has been named the sunniest place in New Zealand for 2023.

It racked up a total of 2658 hours or 110 days of sunshine throughout the… Read more Audio

It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher on Thursday.

Heat alerts were issued for Wellington City and the Hutt Valley yesterday, sending people flocking to the beaches.

But people are… Read more Audio

Waikato-Tainui is taking the Government to the High Court over its policy to roll back te reo Māori in the public sector.

Iwi members have filed legal action in Wellington against the move, which… Read more Audio

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, Auckland.

She has stood aside from her parliamentary portfolios while the allegations are investigated.

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New Zealanders tucking into bed tonight will find it harder to fall asleep thanks to soaring temperatures,

MetService has forecast an 'incredibly warm' and muggy night across much of the country.

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Hawaiian surfing royalty, Kelia Moniz is stepping away from her partnership with Roxy after 17 years with the brand.

Roxy was acquired by major conglomerate Authentic Brands Group late last year… Read more Audio

The aviation industry says international student pilots are looking elsewhere to do their flight training due to New Zealand's visa processing times.

Aviation New Zealand says visas can take up to… Read more Audio

New research suggests that the large majority of Pacific people want to remain in their home country in 2050 despite climate change's challenges, signalling a clear preference for climate adaptation… Read more Audio

It has been a deadly summer, with eight homicide investigations launched in 21 days.

They include a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt, a teenager killed on New Year's Day and the death of 38-year-old man… Read more Audio