Morning Report

A woman whose daughter was raped as a teenager says the sentence discounts judges are giving offenders make the consequences feel meaningless.

She's backing National's plan to limit the discounts to… Read more Audio

The ACT Party says it's wrong Oranga Tamariki staff are still on paid leave when the facility they worked in was shut down two years ago.

Te Oranga, a 10-bed care and protection house in… Read more Audio

Ruapehu will keep it's doors open for skiers this winter, with the government agreeing to front $5 million to ensure the ski season can go ahead, despite the ownership of the fields still being… Read more Audio

Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni looks set to front foot a rescue package of sorts for the country's struggling universities who are facing hundreds of job cuts and the axing of some programmes… Read more Audio

Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson is not ruling himself out of cricket World Cup contention.

The injured batter says his rehab is tracking nicely and while it may be a long shot, he could still… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister will meet late tonight with China's President Xi Jinping.

Coinciding with the visit, the Five Eyes security alliance meets in Wellington today, with China and its growing influence… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has eased into his China visit with a day of welcomes and promoting New Zealand, but tonight is the centrepiece meeting with President Xi Jinping.

It's clear there are a range of… Read more Audio

Vapers hooked on the habit are struggling to get the help they need to quit.

Te Whatu Ora is directing increasing numbers who have never smoked cigarettes but are addicted to vaping, to stop smoking… Read more Audio