Morning Report

A new report on the country's kidney dialysis system is warning people could die if the government doesn't take urgent action.

Almost 2000 patients are receiving long-term haemodialysis, a… Read more Audio

Invercargill's mayor Nobby Clark has been lambasted by local iwi over his attitude towards giving civic buildings a Māori as well as an English name.

At a fiery meeting yesterday he put forward a… Read more Audio

All eight New Zealand universities have risen in one of the main league tables of international universities.

The University of Auckland was the top placed New Zealand institution, climbing from 87th… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is describing his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping as warm and constructive.

The two leaders met last night in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

It's the… Read more Audio

A damning report into English cricket has found racism, sexism, classism and elitism are widespread. Read more Audio

Wellington has marked the arrival of the FIFA Women's World Cup to Aotearoa with a special welcome.

A giant football has been placed over the 'O' on the Wellington 'blown away' sign near the airport… Read more Audio

Completely 'unbelievable'.

That's how a Civil Defence manager is describing the state of roads around Te Tai Rāwhiti.

Rain-soaked soil has left Tauwhareparae Road, just north of Tolaga Bay, utterly… Read more Audio

The government's announced an extra $128 million dollars for cash strapped universities and ordered a review of the sector.

But National blames the government for the tertiary sector's financial woes… Read more Audio

The government says a $128 million boost for the tertiary sector is not a problem solver, but a bid to keep doors open.

It announced the funding package alongside a two-year review into the way… Read more Audio

An inquiry into New Zealand's response to Covid-19 is casting the net wide for feedback from anyone on the frontline of the pandemic.

The Royal Commission is about to travel the country to meet… Read more Audio

The West Auckland road of Scenic Drive is closed after a red-stickered house started slipping amid heavy rain last night.

A neighbour has evacuated and diversions are in place.

The house is one of… Read more Audio

Job cuts will still go ahead at Victoria University despite the government bailout announced yesterday.

$128 million has been allocated over two years to prop up the tertiary sector, alongside a… Read more Audio