Morning Report

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

President Xi met with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins last night in Beijing.

Speaking to reporters in Beijing after the high-stakes meeting, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said it was at no point… Read more Audio

China's President Xi Jinping has praised his country's relationship with New Zealand, saying bilateral ties have contributed to regional peace and stability.

President Xi met with Prime Minister… Read more Audio

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine concedes her side were "shown how to bat" by Sri Lanka in the rain delayed opening one-dayer in Galle.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised… Read more Audio

Hundreds of Hawke's Bay properties have had their risk level downgraded, after stopbank repairs were completed, meaning homeowners in Meeanee, Awatoto and Omahu can begin rebuilding their houses.

The… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is describing his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping as a "very significant bilateral milestone".

The two leaders met last night in the Great Hall of the People in… Read more Audio