Morning Report

Eleven New Zealand academics have written an open letter to politicians and business leaders, railing against the proposed construction of an airport in Central Otago, saying it runs against… Read more Audio

There could be some relief for the pocket ahead, even if only at the supermarket.

Almost perfect growing conditions in many parts of the country over the past fortnight mean the cost of produce may… Read more Audio

The Canterbury Museum will open a pop-up site in the Centre of Contemporary Art, Toi Moroki building while the museum buildings are closed for redevelopment over the next 5 years.

The new mini museum… Read more Audio

Te Anau businesses are bracing for more staff shortages as student workers return to their studies in the coming weeks.

Some businesses are already operating with reduced hours and menus and that's… Read more Audio

Ticketmaster has apologised to Taylor Swift and her fans during a US Senate hearing.

Millions of fans were blocked from buying tickets to her tour in November last year when a bot attack overwhelmed… Read more Audio

The Department of Internal Affairs is expecting more people conceived by donor egg, sperm or embryo will want information about their genetic history as they get older.  

Since 2005, the Human… Read more Audio

Australia Day, Invasion Day or Survival Day? 

There has been an increasingly vocal push to change Australia's national day from January 26 over past years. 

The date marks the anniversary of… Read more Audio

Australia have beaten the Silver Ferns 56-50 in the final of the Netball Quad series in South Africa - the arch rivals final meeting before July's World Cup.

The Silver Ferns had a strong first half… Read more Audio

Christchurch is set to swelter through 29-degree heat today and Friday, with health and emergency authorities warning Cantabrians to take care. 

Te Whatu Ora has issued a warning for residents to… Read more Audio

'A selfless man who gave everything to help those in need'.

That's just one of the tributes paid to New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw, who was killed in Ukraine while delivering aid.

He was reported… Read more Audio