Morning Report

Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori. 

Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Read more Audio

An artifical intelligence and education expert says schools should use AI technology to improve assessments and foster original thinking in students. 

The New South Wales and Queensland Governments… Read more Audio

Followers of the Rātana faith - and politicians - are heading to the small Rangitikei village to celebrate the 150th birthday of the movement's founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.

Rātana is as much a… Read more Audio

Surf Life Saving will have to wait another couple of months to find out if a funding application for more lifeguards across Auckland is successful.

It's seeking an extra $455,000 from an Auckland… Read more Audio

California police have identified the gunman suspected of killing 10 people in a ballroom dance studio near Los Angeles as 72 year old Huu Can Tra.

The man shot and klled himself inside a white van… Read more Audio

Political party leaders are gathering at the settlement of Rātana Pā - just south of Whanganui - to kick off what's regarded as the start of the political year.

An emotional farewell is expected for… Read more Audio

Wairarapa is reaching for the stars with its latest tourist attraction, as the area has been apppointed a dark sky reserve.

It's the culmination of years of work for the Wairarapa Dark Sky… Read more Audio