Morning Report

One of New Zealand's most accomplished drivers, six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, is going to be inducted into the US Motorsport Hall of Fame. The 42-year-old says he's extremely honoured to be… Read more Audio

Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker warns the country is in the grip of a fourth wave of Covid19. Professor Baker says if we don't act to restrict the spread of the virus, up to 10,000 people could… Read more Audio

The number of communications staff working in the core public service has tipped over the 500 mark - and shows an increase of more than fifty percent since Labour took office. That's despite new… Read more Audio

Six people have lost their lives on the roads overnight. Two cars crashed on the Waikato Expressway killing both drivers near Rangiriri. While three people died after a campervan crashed and burst… Read more Audio

Gisborne district council knew its main water pipe was at 'unacceptable' risk of 'catastrophic' failure months before cyclone Gabrielle smashed it in 10 places. That plunged 39 thousand people into a… Read more Audio

There's good news for holiday makers with much of the country set to bask in warm, albeit gusty weather - in stark contrast to last week's wild smorgasbord of thunderstorms, high winds, rain, and… Read more Audio

Dancing, high heels and a stripper pole - clearly not a usual day on Parliament's forecourt. The Fired Up Stilettos group took their fight there on Sunday for better rights and protections for… Read more Audio

Six people died on the roads early on Monday morning. Our reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio