Morning Report

October has only just started, and stores are already gearing up for the Christmas season.

In Auckland, shops are aglow with festive lights and adorned with ornaments, sparking the holiday spirit… Read more Audio

Some painful memories may have surfaced for New Zealand cricket fans on the eve of the World Cup in India.

The Black Caps meet England in the opening game of the tournament in the 132,000 seat… Read more Audio

Would a barbecued sausage get you to vote? What about having a voting station at your marae?

These are just some of things on the menu to get more Māori and young people to have their say this… Read more Audio

The United States House of Representatives is in paralysis after the Speaker of the House was removed from his post on Wednesday.

Kevin McCarthy was ousted when a group of hard-line Republicans voted… Read more Audio

While the All Blacks may not be the bookies favourites to win the World Cup, they still appear to be the biggest drawcard in rugby, with thousands of supporters turning up to a public skills session… Read more Audio

After months in limbo, Auckland homeowners are anxiously awaiting the results of a critical council meeting on Friday.

Councillors will decide, behind closed doors, how to buy out homes damaged in… Read more Audio

The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5-point-5-percent, but says higher rates will stick around longer as inflation persists.

Economists are mixed in what they think will happen next… Read more Audio

Wednesday night's win was long-awaited for the indie rockers The Beths, who had been finalists three times before.

The band gave a pre-recorded acceptance speech from the US where they're on tour.

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XL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs.

After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there.

The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was… Read more Audio