Morning Report

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

Foodbanks in flood-stricken areas have been prioritised for $6 million of extra government funding to meet strong demand, particularly in communities affected by extreme weather events.

That means… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister had a clunky start to his highly anticipated trip to China after two planes were spotted going all the way to Asia, one as back-up for a break-down.

The Air Force planes have… Read more Audio

The government's buying time to keep Ruapehu's ski fields open this winter, as liquidators of the failed operating company select who will take over.

Up to $5 million will be provided to keep… Read more Audio

Some Hawke's Bay whānau are still living on a marae, more than four months after Cyclone Gabrielle sent floodwaters rushing through their homes at Waiohiki.

They first evacuated to their own marae… Read more Audio

Have you heard of geoengineering, or weather manipulation?

According to a report in the Financial Times, the European Commission will this week call for international cooperation on launching… Read more Audio